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Schaleben Family History

Schaleben 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: Sachtleben, Schaben, Schlein, Schlegel, Schwebel, Schaefer, Schaller

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What did your Schaleben ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Schaleben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schaleben 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Schaleben. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Schaleben. For the veterans among your Schaleben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schaleben lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Schaleben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schaleben in 1969 was 86, and 60 in 2003.

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