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Schilpp Family History

Schilpp 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: Schipp, Schlup, Schild, Schiappa, Schlepp, Schoepp, Schopp, Schiltz

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Where is the Schilpp family from?

You can see how Schilpp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schilpp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schilpp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Schilpp families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Schilpp's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schilpp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schilpp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schilpp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schilpp. 34% of Schilpp men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    17%

What Schilpp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Schilpp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schilpp 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Schilpp. 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 384 military records available for the last name Schilpp. For the veterans among your Schilpp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schilpp lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schilpp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schilpp in 1954 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schilpp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schilpp 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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