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Shaible Family History

Shaible 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: Schaible, Sable, Chaille, Saile, Schnaible, Shartle, Haidle, Raible

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Where is the Shaible family from?

You can see how Shaible families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaible family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaible families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shaible families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Shaible's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shaible families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaible 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 334 census records available for the last name Shaible. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaible 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shaible. 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 Shaible. For the veterans among your Shaible ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaible lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shaible life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shaible in 1971 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaible 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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