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Schrab Family History

Schrab 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: Schwab, Schraub, Schaab, Schrag, Schray, Schram, Schrad, Schab

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Where is the Schrab family from?

You can see how Schrab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrab family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Schrab families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrab's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Schrab families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schrab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schrab. 30% of Schrab men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Schrab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Schrab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrab 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Schrab. 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 55 military records available for the last name Schrab. For the veterans among your Schrab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrab lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schrab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Schrab in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schrab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrab 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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