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Scheibel Family History

Scheibel Surname Meaning

German:: diminutive of Scheibe (Silesia and Bohemia): from a German pet form of the Slavic personal name Schiban.

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


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Where is the Scheibel family from?

You can see how Scheibel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheibel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheibel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Scheibel families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Scheibel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scheibel families in 1891.
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What did your Scheibel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scheibel. 19% of Scheibel men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Scheibel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scheibel were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scheibel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheibel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scheibel. 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 Scheibel. For the veterans among your Scheibel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheibel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Scheibel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scheibel in 1957 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheibel 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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