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Schobel Name Meaning

German (also Schöbel; Württemberg): variant of Schauble .

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


Similar surnames: Schubel, Schisel, Shobe, Schofer, Schimel, Schoell, Schone, Schober

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Where is the Schobel family from?

You can see how Schobel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schobel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schobel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Schobel families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Schobel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schobel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schobel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schobel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schobel. 33% of Schobel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schobel women worked as a Farm Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schobel were Proprietor and Operator. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Operator
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schobel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schobel 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Schobel. 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 903 military records available for the last name Schobel. For the veterans among your Schobel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schobel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schobel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Schobel in 1957 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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