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Schirp Family History

Schirp Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schiro, Schipp, Schirm, Schimp, Scharp, Schira, Schur, Schlup, Schild

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Where is the Schirp family from?

You can see how Schirp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schirp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schirp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schirp family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schirp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schirp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schirp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Schirp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schirp 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Schirp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 320 military records available for the last name Schirp. For the veterans among your Schirp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schirp lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Schirp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schirp in 1973 was 73, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schirp 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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