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Schambeck Family History

Schambeck Name 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: Schmeck, Schwanbeck, Schamber, Schambach, Chambers, Schoenbeck

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Where is the Schambeck family from?

You can see how Schambeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schambeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schambeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Schambeck families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Schambeck's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schambeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schambeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schambeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schambeck. 100% of Schambeck men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Schambeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schambeck 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Schambeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 836 military records available for the last name Schambeck. For the veterans among your Schambeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schambeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Schambeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Schambeck in 1962 was 53, and 13 in 2004.

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