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Schuab Family History

Schuab 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, Schaab, Schub, Schab, Schaar, Schur, Chubb, Schwan, Schaal

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Where is the Schuab family from?

You can see how Schuab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuab family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schuab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Schuab families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schuab's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Schuab families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schuab 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 Schuab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuab. 24% of Schuab men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Schuab women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schuab were Labor and Manager.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Office Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

What Schuab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schuab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuab 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Schuab. 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 87 military records available for the last name Schuab. For the veterans among your Schuab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuab lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Schuab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schuab in 1964 was 79, and 16 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schuab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuab 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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