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Schweppe Family History

Schweppe Name Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of whips from Middle Low German swep(p)e ‘whip’. In some cases the surname may have arisen as a nickname for a harsh master.

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


Similar surnames: Schoepp, Schlepp, Schepp, Schuppe, Schopp, Schwerdt, Schnepf, Schelp

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Where is the Schweppe family from?

You can see how Schweppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweppe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schweppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schweppe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schweppe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schweppe families in 1891.
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What did your Schweppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schweppe. 100% of Schweppe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schweppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweppe 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Schweppe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schweppe. For the veterans among your Schweppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweppe lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schweppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schweppe in 1952 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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