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Schomp Family History

Schomp Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Schamp.

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


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Where is the Schomp family from?

You can see how Schomp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schomp family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schomp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Schomp family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schomp's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Schomp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schomp 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 Schomp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schomp. 38% of Schomp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schomp women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Fireman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Schomp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schomp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schomp 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Schomp. 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 287 military records available for the last name Schomp. For the veterans among your Schomp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schomp lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Schomp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schomp in 1954 was 47, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schomp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schomp 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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