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Schabell Family History

Schabell Surname 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: Schabel, Schappell, Schubel, Schall, Cabell, Schoell, Schnabel

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Where is the Schabell family from?

You can see how Schabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schabell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schabell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schabell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schabell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schabell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schabell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schabell. 42% of Schabell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Florist Helper
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

What Schabell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Schabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schabell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Schabell. 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 67 military records available for the last name Schabell. For the veterans among your Schabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schabell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Schabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schabell in 1951 was 32, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schabell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schabell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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