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Schabo Family History

Schabo 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: Schab, Schatz, Chao, Schaar, Shao, Schaul, Schwab, Schalk, Schaal

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Where is the Schabo family from?

You can see how Schabo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schabo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schabo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Schabo families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Schabo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schabo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schabo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schabo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schabo. 39% of Schabo 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
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Trainman
    16%

What Schabo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Schabo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schabo 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Schabo. 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 82 military records available for the last name Schabo. For the veterans among your Schabo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schabo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Schabo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schabo in 1956 was 71, and 64 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schabo 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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