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Schemberg Family History

Schemberg 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: Schomberg, Schember, Schneeberg, Scherber, Schaumberg, Schoenberg

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Where is the Schemberg family from?

You can see how Schemberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schemberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schemberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Schemberg families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Schemberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schemberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schemberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schemberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schemberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Schemberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schemberg 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Schemberg. 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 53 military records available for the last name Schemberg. For the veterans among your Schemberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schemberg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Schemberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schemberg in 1971 was 60, and 81 in 1999.

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