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Schab Name Meaning

Dutch: variant of Schaap . German: variant of Schaab .

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


Similar surnames: Schaab, Schaf, Schar, Schad, Schave, Schank, Schaad, Schaut, Schaal

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Where is the Schab family from?

You can see how Schab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schab family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Schab families living in Wisconsin. This was about 37% of all the recorded Schab's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schab families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schab. 35% of Schab men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schab women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schab were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Bus Boy
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Inspector
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schab 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Schab. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schab. For the veterans among your Schab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schab lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schab in 1962 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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