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Schippa Family History

Schippa 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: Schiappa, Schipp, Schipper, Schopp, Schupp, Schoppe, Chipps, Shipp

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Where is the Schippa family from?

You can see how Schippa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schippa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schippa families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schippa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Schippa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schippa 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 Schippa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schippa. 67% of Schippa men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    67%
  • Foreman Tire Dept
    34%

What Schippa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Schippa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schippa 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schippa. 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 31 military records available for the last name Schippa. For the veterans among your Schippa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schippa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schippa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schippa in 1962 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schippa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schippa 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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