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Schembri Family History

Schembri Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily) and Maltese: possibly of Albanian origin, a habitational name derived from the placename Shkëmber.

It was presumably brought to Sicily centuries ago with Albanian mercenaries and later spread to Malta.

Apparently, from Malta, it also found its way to the Greek island of Corfu, where it is spelled Skempris.

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


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Where is the Schembri family from?

You can see how Schembri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schembri family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Schembri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Schembri families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Schembri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schembri families in 1920.
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What did your Schembri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schembri. 22% of Schembri men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schembri women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Elevator Operator
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 804 military records available for the last name Schembri. For the veterans among your Schembri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schembri lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schembri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schembri in 1959 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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