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Schimpke Family History

Schimpke Name 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: Schimke, Schnipke, Schoepke, Schimpf, Schimek, Schielke, Schilke

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Where is the Schimpke family from?

You can see how Schimpke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schimpke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schimpke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schimpke families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 36% of all the recorded Schimpke's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Schimpke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schimpke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schimpke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schimpke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Schimpke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schimpke 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Schimpke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Schimpke. For the veterans among your Schimpke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schimpke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Schimpke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schimpke in 1971 was 58, and 98 in 2004.

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