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Shomper Family History

Shomper Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Schamber.

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


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Where is the Shomper family from?

You can see how Shomper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shomper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Shomper families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shomper's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Shomper families in 1891.
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What did your Shomper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shomper. 54% of Shomper men worked as a Laborer and 80% of Shomper women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shomper were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    54%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    80%
  • Maid
    20%

What Shomper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shomper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomper 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Shomper. 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 252 military records available for the last name Shomper. For the veterans among your Shomper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomper lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Shomper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shomper in 1956 was 53, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomper 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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