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Schepman Family History

Schepman Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a mariner or skipper from Middle Dutch schipman schepman ‘mariner skipper’. Compare Shipman.

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


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Where is the Schepman family from?

You can see how Schepman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schepman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schepman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schepman family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schepman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Schepman families in 1891.
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What did your Schepman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schepman. 44% of Schepman men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Schepman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schepman were Foreman and Saleswoman.

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    56%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Saleswoman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schepman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schepman 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Schepman. 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 97 military records available for the last name Schepman. For the veterans among your Schepman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schepman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schepman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schepman in 1962 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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