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Schropp Family History

Schropp Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria): metonymic occupational name from a noun derivative of Middle High German schrapfen ‘to comb’

in Bavaria denoting a type of broom.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schropp family from?

You can see how Schropp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schropp family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schropp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schropp family living in Iowa Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schropp's in USA. Iowa Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Schropp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schropp 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 Schropp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schropp. 20% of Schropp 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

What Schropp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schropp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schropp 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Schropp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Schropp. For the veterans among your Schropp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schropp lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schropp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schropp in 1954 was 30, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schropp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schropp ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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