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Schobben Family History

Schobben 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: Schoen, Schober, Scholten, Schobel, Schubbe, Schaben, Schouten

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Where is the Schobben family from?

You can see how Schobben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schobben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schobben family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Schobben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schobben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schobben 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 27 census records available for the last name Schobben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schobben 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Schobben. 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 4 military records available for the last name Schobben. For the veterans among your Schobben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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