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Schobel Family History

Schobel Surname Meaning

German (also Schöbel; Württemberg): variant of Schauble.

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


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Where is the Schobel family from?

You can see how Schobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schobel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schobel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schobel family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schobel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Schobel families in 1891.
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What did your Schobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schobel. 33% of Schobel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schobel women worked as a Farm Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schobel were Proprietor and Operator.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Operator
    13%

What Schobel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schobel 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Schobel. 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 903 military records available for the last name Schobel. For the veterans among your Schobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schobel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schobel in 1957 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schobel 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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