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Sczempka Family History

Sczempka 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: Rzepka, Stepka, Lempka, Schempp, Kempka, Schenk, Chupka, Schepis

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sczempka 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sczempka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Sczempka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sczempka 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sczempka. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sczempka. For the veterans among your Sczempka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sczempka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Sczempka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sczempka in 1969 was 67, and 77 in 1997.

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