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Shumpert Family History

Shumpert Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schumpert.

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


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Where is the Shumpert family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shumpert. 31% of Shumpert men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Shumpert women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shumpert were Farm and Home Work.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farm
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Home Work
    9%

What Shumpert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shumpert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumpert 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Shumpert. 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 734 military records available for the last name Shumpert. For the veterans among your Shumpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumpert lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Shumpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Shumpert in 1949 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumpert 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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