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Schieb Family History

Schieb 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: Schier, Schied, Schiek, Schiel, Schilb, Schei, Schwab, Schild, Schnee

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Where is the Schieb family from?

You can see how Schieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schieb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schieb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Schieb families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Schieb's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Schieb families in 1880.
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What did your Schieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schieb. 25% of Schieb men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Schieb women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schieb were Farming and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schieb 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Schieb. 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 686 military records available for the last name Schieb. For the veterans among your Schieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schieb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schieb in 1963 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

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