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Schambach Family History

Schambach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

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


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Where is the Schambach family from?

You can see how Schambach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schambach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schambach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Schambach family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schambach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schambach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schambach 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 Schambach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schambach. 20% of Schambach men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Schambach women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schambach were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

What Schambach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schambach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schambach 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Schambach. 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 770 military records available for the last name Schambach. For the veterans among your Schambach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schambach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schambach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Schambach in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schambach 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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