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Shaab Family History

Shaab 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: Schaab, Haab, Staab, Saab, Shaak, Shaub, Shan, Shah, Haar, Shaw

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Where is the Shaab family from?

You can see how Shaab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaab family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shaab families living in Connecticut. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shaab's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Shaab families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaab 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 280 census records available for the last name Shaab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaab 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Shaab. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shaab. For the veterans among your Shaab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaab lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shaab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shaab in 1971 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaab 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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