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Scheppmann Family History

Scheppmann 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: Scheumann, Schepman, Scheunemann, Schuenemann, Schiemann, Scherman

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Where is the Scheppmann family from?

You can see how Scheppmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheppmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheppmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Scheppmann family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheppmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scheppmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheppmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scheppmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scheppmann. 60% of Scheppmann men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Scheppmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheppmann 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Scheppmann. 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 66 military records available for the last name Scheppmann. For the veterans among your Scheppmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheppmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scheppmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scheppmann in 1964 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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