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Schoepfer Family History

Schoepfer Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German (Schöpfer): agent derivative of Middle High German schepfen ‘to scoop ladle’ an occupational name for a member of a fire brigade or for a man working with a ladle in the brewing industry an assistant brewer.

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


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Where is the Schoepfer family from?

You can see how Schoepfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoepfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoepfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schoepfer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoepfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schoepfer families in 1880.
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What did your Schoepfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoepfer. 50% of Schoepfer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schoepfer women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Schoepfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Schoepfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoepfer 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Schoepfer. 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 149 military records available for the last name Schoepfer. For the veterans among your Schoepfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoepfer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Schoepfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schoepfer in 1965 was 56, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoepfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoepfer 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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