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Schaepe Family History

Schaepe Surname 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: Schnee, Schaap, Schade, Schieve, Schnepf, Schlepp, Schaefer, Schoepp

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Where is the Schaepe family from?

You can see how Schaepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaepe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schaepe families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schaepe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schaepe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaepe 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 Schaepe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaepe. 60% of Schaepe 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

What Schaepe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Schaepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaepe 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Schaepe. 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 128 military records available for the last name Schaepe. For the veterans among your Schaepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaepe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schaepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schaepe in 1961 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaepe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaepe 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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