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Schepp Name Meaning

North German: occupational name from Middle Low German schepp(e) ‘lay assessor (in court)’. German: nickname for someone with a bent posture from a Rhine-Franconian form (cognate with Low German scheef) ‘crooked bent’. See also Shepp and Sheff .

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


Similar surnames: Schopp, Schoepp, Schelp, Schlepp, Schupp, Schipp, Scheper, Schenk

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Where is the Schepp family from?

You can see how Schepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schepp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schepp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Schepp families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schepp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schepp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schepp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schepp. 22% of Schepp men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Schepp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schepp were Truck Driver and Practical Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Telephone Operator
    12%
  • Practical Nurse
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schepp 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 811 immigration records available for the last name Schepp. 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 942 military records available for the last name Schepp. For the veterans among your Schepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schepp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schepp in 1956 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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