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Schripsema Family History

Schripsema 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: Schuitema, Schrimsher, Christmas, Schipper, Scrima, Scheideman

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Where is the Schripsema family from?

You can see how Schripsema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schripsema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schripsema family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schripsema's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schripsema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schripsema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schripsema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schripsema. 34% of Schripsema men worked as a Painter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Schripsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schripsema 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Schripsema. 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 39 military records available for the last name Schripsema. For the veterans among your Schripsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schripsema lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schripsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schripsema in 1965 was 84, and 79 in 2004.

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