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Schoepp Family History

Schoepp Surname Meaning

In some cases possibly also Dutch: nickname or metonymic occupational name for a shepherd from the Limburg dialect word shoepp ‘sheep’. This surname is very rare in the Netherlands.

North German (Schöpp): occupational name for a juryman Middle Low German schepe schepen(e).

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


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Where is the Schoepp family from?

You can see how Schoepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoepp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoepp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Schoepp families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoepp's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Schoepp families in 1891.
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What did your Schoepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoepp. 30% of Schoepp men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schoepp women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoepp were Stove Molder and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Stove Molder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Schoepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schoepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoepp 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Schoepp. 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 230 military records available for the last name Schoepp. For the veterans among your Schoepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoepp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schoepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Schoepp in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoepp 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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