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Schappat Family History

Schappat Name 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: Tschappat, Schiappa, Schappert, Chappa, Schaar, Schopper, Schaal

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Where is the Schappat family from?

You can see how Schappat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schappat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schappat family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schappat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schappat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schappat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schappat ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Schappat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schappat 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Schappat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Schappat. For the veterans among your Schappat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schappat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Schappat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schappat in 1965 was 67, and 67 in 1999.

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