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Schaub Family History

Schaub Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German schoup ‘sheaf or wisp of straw’ a metonymic occupational name for a roofer working with straw.

It can also be a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a sheaf of grain for a licensed brewer.

Additionally, it serves as a nickname for a scrawny person.

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


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Where is the Schaub family from?

You can see how Schaub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schaub family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schaub families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Schaub families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schaub's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schaub families in 1891.
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What did your Schaub ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schaub. 100% of Schaub 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Schaub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaub 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Schaub. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Schaub. For the veterans among your Schaub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaub lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Schaub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schaub in 1942 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schaub 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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