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Schrempf Family History

Schrempf 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: Schrimpf, Schrumpf, Schremp, Schrempp, Schnepf, Schimpf, Schoepf

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Where is the Schrempf family from?

You can see how Schrempf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrempf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrempf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schrempf families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schrempf's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schrempf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrempf 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 Schrempf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Button Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrempf. 31% of Schrempf men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schrempf women worked as a Button Cutter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrempf were Janitor and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Button Cutter
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Schrempf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Schrempf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrempf 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Schrempf. 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 490 military records available for the last name Schrempf. For the veterans among your Schrempf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrempf lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Schrempf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schrempf in 1961 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schrempf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrempf 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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