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Schab Family History

Schab Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Schaap. German: variant of Schaab.

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


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Where is the Schab family from?

You can see how Schab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schab family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Schab families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Schab's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Schab families in 1911.
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What did your Schab ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schab. 100% of Schab 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Schab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schab 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Schab. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Schab. For the veterans among your Schab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schab lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schab in 1962 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schab 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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