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Schamber Family History

Schamber Name Meaning

German: nickname for a shy bashful person from Middle High German schambære ‘modest bashful’.

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


Similar surnames: Schamel, Schauder, Schomer, Schaller, Schacher, Schabel, Scharrer

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Where is the Schamber family from?

You can see how Schamber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schamber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schamber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schamber family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schamber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schamber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schamber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schamber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schamber. 30% of Schamber men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schamber women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schamber were Baker and Dancer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Dancer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Schamber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schamber 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Schamber. 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 626 military records available for the last name Schamber. For the veterans among your Schamber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schamber lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schamber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schamber in 1956 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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