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Schweppe Family History

Schweppe Name Meaning

North German: metonymic occupational name for a maker of whips from Middle Low German swep(p)e ‘whip’. In some cases the surname may have arisen as a nickname for a harsh master.

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


Similar surnames: Schoepp, Schlepp, Schepp, Schuppe, Schopp, Schwerdt, Schnepf, Schelp

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Where is the Schweppe family from?

You can see how Schweppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schweppe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Schweppe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schweppe family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schweppe's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schweppe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schweppe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schweppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schweppe. 21% of Schweppe men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Schweppe women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schweppe were Salesman and Shoe 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Teacher
    32%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Shoe Worker
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schweppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schweppe 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Schweppe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schweppe. For the veterans among your Schweppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schweppe lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Schweppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schweppe in 1952 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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