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Schamb Family History

Schamb 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: Schaub, Schaab, Schamp, Schwamb, Schab, Schatz, Schaar, Schaul

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Where is the Schamb family from?

You can see how Schamb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schamb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Schamb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Schamb families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schamb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schamb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schamb 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

There are 175 census records available for the last name Schamb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schamb 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Schamb. 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 12 military records available for the last name Schamb. For the veterans among your Schamb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schamb lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Schamb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Schamb in 1974 was 84, and 62 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schamb 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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