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Schipp Family History

Schipp Surname Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name for a shipman or a shipbuilder from schip ‘ship’.

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


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Where is the Schipp family from?

You can see how Schipp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schipp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schipp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Schipp families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schipp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schipp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schipp 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 Schipp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schipp. 32% of Schipp men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Schipp women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schipp were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Schipp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schipp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schipp 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Schipp. 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 524 military records available for the last name Schipp. For the veterans among your Schipp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schipp lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schipp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schipp in 1959 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schipp 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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