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Scheber Family History

Scheber 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: Scheuer, Scherer, Scheer, Scherber, Schieber, Scheiber, Scheler

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Where is the Scheber family from?

You can see how Scheber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scheber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scheber family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Scheber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scheber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scheber 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 202 census records available for the last name Scheber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheber 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Scheber. 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 52 military records available for the last name Scheber. For the veterans among your Scheber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheber lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Scheber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scheber in 1978 was 32, and 58 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scheber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheber 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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