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Schnopp Family History

Schnopp 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: Schopp, Schropp, Schnupp, Schnapp, Schnepp, Tschopp, Schnepf, Schlepp

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Where is the Schnopp family from?

You can see how Schnopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnopp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnopp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Schnopp families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Schnopp's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schnopp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnopp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schnopp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schnopp. 47% of Schnopp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schnopp women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Schnopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnopp 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Schnopp. 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 196 military records available for the last name Schnopp. For the veterans among your Schnopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnopp lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Schnopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schnopp in 1960 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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