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Schep Family History

Schep Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schei, Scher, Schelp, Schey, Scheu, Schepp, Schenk, Chew, Chen, Shen

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Where is the Schep family from?

You can see how Schep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schep family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schep families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schep families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schep's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schep families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Schep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schep 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Schep. 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 7 military records available for the last name Schep. For the veterans among your Schep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schep lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Schep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schep in 1989 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schep 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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