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Schlemper Family History

Schlemper 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: Schlemmer, Schleper, Schwemmer, Schlenker, Schleifer, Schloemer

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Where is the Schlemper family from?

You can see how Schlemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlemper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlemper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schlemper families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schlemper's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schlemper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlemper 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 152 census records available for the last name Schlemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlemper 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Schlemper. 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 46 military records available for the last name Schlemper. For the veterans among your Schlemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlemper lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Schlemper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schlemper in 1973 was 63, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schlemper 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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