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Schrempp Family History

Schrempp Surname Meaning

German: variant of Schrimpf.

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


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Where is the Schrempp family from?

You can see how Schrempp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrempp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrempp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Schrempp families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Schrempp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schrempp families in 1880.
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What did your Schrempp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrempp. 61% of Schrempp men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Schrempp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrempp were Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    61%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Schrempp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schrempp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrempp 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Schrempp. 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 254 military records available for the last name Schrempp. For the veterans among your Schrempp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrempp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schrempp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schrempp in 1956 was 26, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrempp 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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