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Schaben Family History

Schaben Surname Meaning

German (Schäben): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Schaben family from?

You can see how Schaben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schaben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Schaben families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schaben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schaben 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 Schaben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schaben. 64% of Schaben men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Schaben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schaben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaben 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Schaben. 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 194 military records available for the last name Schaben. For the veterans among your Schaben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaben lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Schaben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schaben in 1958 was 61, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schaben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaben 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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