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Schumpert Family History

Schumpert Surname Meaning

German: probably a nickname for a good-for-nothing derived from Swabian Schump ‘young cow’. Compare Schumer.

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


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Where is the Schumpert family from?

You can see how Schumpert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schumpert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schumpert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Schumpert families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Schumpert's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Schumpert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schumpert 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 Schumpert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schumpert. 30% of Schumpert men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Schumpert women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schumpert were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Schumpert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schumpert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schumpert 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Schumpert. 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 553 military records available for the last name Schumpert. For the veterans among your Schumpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schumpert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schumpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Schumpert in 1956 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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