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Schabek Family History

Schabek 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, Schaber, Schaben, Schalk, Schaack, Schade, Schubel, Schack

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Where is the Schabek family from?

You can see how Schabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schabek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schabek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schabek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schabek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schabek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schabek 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 Schabek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schabek. 100% of Schabek women worked as a House Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Schabek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Schabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schabek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Schabek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Schabek. For the veterans among your Schabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schabek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Schabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schabek in 1963 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schabek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schabek 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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