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Schrumpf Family History

Schrumpf Surname Meaning

South German: nickname from Middle High German s schrimpfen to wrinkle bend crease up' for a little or wrinkly person.

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


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Where is the Schrumpf family from?

You can see how Schrumpf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrumpf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrumpf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schrumpf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrumpf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schrumpf families in 1891.
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What did your Schrumpf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrumpf. 46% of Schrumpf men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schrumpf women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrumpf were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    46%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Schrumpf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schrumpf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrumpf 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Schrumpf. 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 563 military records available for the last name Schrumpf. For the veterans among your Schrumpf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrumpf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schrumpf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schrumpf in 1955 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrumpf 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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