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Schepps Family History

Schepps Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish sheps ‘ram sheep’.

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


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Where is the Schepps family from?

You can see how Schepps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schepps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schepps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Schepps families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Schepps's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schepps families in 1880.
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What did your Schepps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schepps. 100% of Schepps men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Schepps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schepps 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Schepps. 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 154 military records available for the last name Schepps. For the veterans among your Schepps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schepps lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schepps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schepps in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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