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Schoepp Name Meaning

Dutch: nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a shepherd, from the Limburg dialect word shoepp ‘sheep’. North German (Schöpp): occupational name for a juryman, Middle Low German schepe, schepen(e).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schopp, Schepp, Schlepp, Schoen, Schweppe, Schnepf, Tschopp, Schoer

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Schoepp Family Origin

Where is the Schoepp family from?

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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 the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Schoepp families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Schoepp's in the USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schoepp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoepp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Schoepp Family Occupations

What did your Schoepp ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Schoepp occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Schoepp's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Schoepp family was Machinist. Farmer, Broker and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Schoepp.

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  • Farmer

    29%

  • Broker

    14%

  • Laborer

    14%

  • Machinist

    14%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schoepp ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Schoepp Historical Records

What Schoepp family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

There are 291 immigration records available for the last name Schoepp. 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 Card

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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Schoepp Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoepp

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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