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Schoeppe Family History

Schoeppe 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: Schoepp, Schweppe, Schoppe, Schoepke, Schopper, Schoeppner, Schlepp

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Where is the Schoeppe family from?

You can see how Schoeppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeppe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeppe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Schoeppe families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Schoeppe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schoeppe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoeppe 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 Schoeppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeppe. 34% of Schoeppe men worked as a Manager and 40% of Schoeppe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schoeppe were Farmer and Typist. .

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Butcher
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
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What Schoeppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schoeppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeppe 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Schoeppe. 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 188 military records available for the last name Schoeppe. For the veterans among your Schoeppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeppe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schoeppe in 1954 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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