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Schamp Family History

Schamp Surname Meaning

Flemish Dutch and German: nickname for someone with a sardonic or derisive sense of humor from Middle Low German Dutch schamp schimp ‘play fun mockery’.

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


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Where is the Schamp family from?

You can see how Schamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schamp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Schamp families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schamp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schamp families in 1891.
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What did your Schamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schamp. 32% of Schamp men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schamp women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schamp were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schamp 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Schamp. 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 902 military records available for the last name Schamp. For the veterans among your Schamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schamp lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schamp in 1962 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schamp 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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