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Schupfer Family History

Schupfer 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: Schopfer, Schutter, Schuler, Schopper, Schiffer, Schipper, Hupfer

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Where is the Schupfer family from?

You can see how Schupfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schupfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schupfer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Schupfer family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schupfer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schupfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schupfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schupfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schupfer. 42% of Schupfer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    17%
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What Schupfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Schupfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schupfer 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Schupfer. 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 Schupfer. For the veterans among your Schupfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schupfer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schupfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schupfer in 1963 was 67, and 73 in 2002.

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