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Schomberg Family History

Schomberg Surname Meaning

German (also Schömberg): and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the places in Thuringia, Württemberg, and Silesia called Schomberg or Schömberg.

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


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Where is the Schomberg family from?

You can see how Schomberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schomberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schomberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Schomberg families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Schomberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schomberg families in 1891.
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What did your Schomberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schomberg. 70% of Schomberg 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
    70%
  • Private Means
    31%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schomberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schomberg 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 963 immigration records available for the last name Schomberg. 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 Schomberg. For the veterans among your Schomberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schomberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schomberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schomberg in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schomberg 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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