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Schappert Family History

Schappert Surname Meaning

North German: from a shortened form of Schafhirt ‘shepherd sheep herder’

from Middle Low German schāp ‘sheep’

+ herder ‘herder’.

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


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Where is the Schappert family from?

You can see how Schappert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schappert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schappert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schappert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schappert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schappert families in 1891.
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What did your Schappert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schappert. 22% of Schappert men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Schappert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schappert were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Machinist
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Stock Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schappert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schappert 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Schappert. 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 723 military records available for the last name Schappert. For the veterans among your Schappert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schappert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schappert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schappert in 1958 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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