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Schallenberger Family History

Schallenberger 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: Shallenberger, Schollenberger, Schellenberger, Shollenberger

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Where is the Schallenberger family from?

You can see how Schallenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schallenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schallenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Schallenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Schallenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schallenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schallenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Schallenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schallenberger. 39% of Schallenberger men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Schallenberger women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schallenberger were Office Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    39%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Schallenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schallenberger 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Schallenberger. 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 146 military records available for the last name Schallenberger. For the veterans among your Schallenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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