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Scheiber Family History

Scheiber Surname Meaning

German (Tyrol): variant of Scheibe the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a glazier from German Scheibe ‘window pane’ + the agent suffix -er.

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


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Where is the Scheiber family from?

You can see how Scheiber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scheiber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scheiber families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Scheiber families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scheiber's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Scheiber families in 1911.
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What did your Scheiber ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scheiber. 100% of Scheiber men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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

  • Farmers Son
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scheiber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scheiber 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scheiber. 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 Scheiber. For the veterans among your Scheiber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scheiber lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Scheiber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scheiber in 1943 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scheiber 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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