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Schempers Family History

Schempers 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: Schepers, Scheper, Schumpert, Schemmer, Schepper, Schippers, Schember

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Where is the Schempers family from?

You can see how Schempers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schempers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schempers family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Schempers's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Schempers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schempers 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 12 census records available for the last name Schempers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schempers 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Schempers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Schempers. For the veterans among your Schempers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schempers lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Schempers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schempers in 1989 was 84, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schempers 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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