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Schlamp Family History

Schlamp Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German slamp ‘feast banquet’ hence a nickname for a big eater.

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


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Where is the Schlamp family from?

You can see how Schlamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlamp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Schlamp families living in Alberta. This was about 42% of all the recorded Schlamp's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Schlamp families in 1911.
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What did your Schlamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schlamp. 60% of Schlamp men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlamp 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Schlamp. 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 Schlamp. For the veterans among your Schlamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlamp lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schlamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schlamp in 1959 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlamp 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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