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Schempp Family History

Schempp Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schimpf.

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


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Where is the Schempp family from?

You can see how Schempp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schempp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schempp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Schempp families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Schempp's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schempp families in 1911.
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What did your Schempp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schempp. 33% of Schempp men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Schempp women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schempp were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Butcher
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Schempp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schempp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schempp 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Schempp. 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 Schempp. For the veterans among your Schempp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schempp lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schempp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schempp in 1958 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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