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Schimpf Family History

Schimpf Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a humorous or playful person from Middle High German schimpf ‘sport play amusement’ later ‘mockery disdain’.

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


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Where is the Schimpf family from?

You can see how Schimpf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimpf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimpf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Schimpf families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schimpf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schimpf families in 1891.
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What did your Schimpf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schimpf. 21% of Schimpf men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Schimpf women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schimpf were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Schimpf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimpf 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Schimpf. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Schimpf. For the veterans among your Schimpf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimpf lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schimpf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schimpf in 1944 was 21, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schimpf 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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