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Schepker Family History

Schepker Name Meaning

North German: occupational name for a shepherd from Middle Low German schēp ‘sheep’ + agent suffix -(k)er.

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


Similar surnames: Scheper, Schepper, Schipper, Schenkel, Schermer, Schenke, Schinker

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Where is the Schepker family from?

You can see how Schepker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schepker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schepker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schepker families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Schepker's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schepker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schepker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schepker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schepker. 67% of Schepker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schepker women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Schepker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Schepker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schepker 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Schepker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Schepker. For the veterans among your Schepker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schepker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schepker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schepker in 1945 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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