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Schamberger Family History

Schamberger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Schamberg in particular in Westphalia and the Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Schamberger family from?

You can see how Schamberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schamberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schamberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 39 Schamberger families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Schamberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schamberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schamberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schamberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schamberger. 32% of Schamberger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Schamberger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schamberger were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schamberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schamberger 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Schamberger. 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 Schamberger. For the veterans among your Schamberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schamberger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Schamberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schamberger in 1959 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

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