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Schebek Family History

Schebek 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: Schenk, Scheuer, Scherer, Scheck, Scheer, Cherek, Schubel, Schwebel

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Where is the Schebek family from?

You can see how Schebek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schebek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Schebek families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schebek's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Schebek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schebek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Schebek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schebek 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Schebek. 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 21 military records available for the last name Schebek. For the veterans among your Schebek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schebek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1991, in the United States, Schebek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schebek in 1952 was 37, and 71 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schebek 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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