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Schabel Family History

Schabel Surname Meaning

South German: probably a nickname for a barber or carpenter from Middle High German schaben ‘to scrape’ (see Schaber).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schabel family from?

You can see how Schabel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schabel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schabel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Schabel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Schabel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Schabel families in 1911.
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What did your Schabel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schabel. 34% of Schabel men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Schabel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schabel were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schabel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schabel 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Schabel. 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 731 military records available for the last name Schabel. For the veterans among your Schabel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schabel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schabel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Schabel in 1957 was 33, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schabel 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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