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Schrap Family History

Schrap 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: Schaap, Schrag, Schray, Schram, Schrad, Schaar, Schrage, Schlup

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Where is the Schrap family from?

You can see how Schrap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrap family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Schrap families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrap's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schrap families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schrap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schrap. 50% of Schrap men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Schrap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrap 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Schrap. 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 28 military records available for the last name Schrap. For the veterans among your Schrap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrap lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schrap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schrap in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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