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Schabes Family History

Schabes 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, Schares, Chaves, Scales, Schade, Schubel

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Where is the Schabes family from?

You can see how Schabes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schabes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schabes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schabes families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Schabes's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schabes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schabes 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 Schabes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schabes. 60% of Schabes 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Stationary Engineer
    20%

What Schabes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Schabes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schabes 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Schabes. 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 36 military records available for the last name Schabes. For the veterans among your Schabes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schabes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Schabes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schabes in 1956 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schabes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schabes 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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