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Schaber Family History

Schaber Surname Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of schaben ‘to scrape to shave’ (Middle High German schaben).

Hence an occupational name for a carpenter or a barber.

(compare Schaab).

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


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Where is the Schaber family from?

You can see how Schaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Schaber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schaber family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schaber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schaber families in 1891.
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What did your Schaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Diamond Merct and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Schaber. 100% of Schaber men worked as a Diamond Merct and 100% of Schaber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Diamond Merct
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Schaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaber 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schaber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schaber. For the veterans among your Schaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaber lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Schaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schaber in 1943 was 42, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaber 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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