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Schraib Family History

Schraib 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: Schraub, Schrage, Schwab, Schratz, Schaub, Schlarb, Schrank, Schaab

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Where is the Schraib family from?

You can see how Schraib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schraib family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schraib families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Schraib family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Schraib's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Schraib families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schraib 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 12 census records available for the last name Schraib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schraib 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Schraib. 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 2 military records available for the last name Schraib. For the veterans among your Schraib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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