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Schorpp Family History

Schorpp Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schoepp, Schopp, Schorr, Tschopp, Schlepp, Schopf, Schupp, Schorn

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Where is the Schorpp family from?

You can see how Schorpp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schorpp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schorpp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schorpp families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Schorpp's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schorpp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schorpp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schorpp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schorpp. 43% of Schorpp men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Schorpp women worked as a Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Schorpp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Schorpp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schorpp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Schorpp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 217 military records available for the last name Schorpp. For the veterans among your Schorpp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schorpp lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Schorpp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schorpp in 1949 was 55, and 54 in 2004.

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