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Schub Family History

Schub Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Shub .

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


Similar surnames: Schut, Schuh, Schum, Schul, Shub, Schur, Schaul, Staub, Schor, Schon

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Where is the Schub family from?

You can see how Schub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schub family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Schub families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schub family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schub's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Schub families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schub surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schub. 17% of Schub men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Schub women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schub were Lawyer and Manager. .

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Lawyer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schub 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schub. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Schub. For the veterans among your Schub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schub lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Schub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schub in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

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