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Origin and meaning of the Schubring last name

The surname Schubring has its historical roots in Germany, where it is believed to have originated in the medieval period. The name is derived from the Middle High German word schub, meaning to push or to shove, combined with ring, which could refer to a circular object or a boundary. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with a profession or role related to physical labor, possibly indicating a person who worked with tools or in construction. Over time, the surname Schubring became more established, with individuals bearing the name often linked to specific trades or crafts, reflecting the socio-economic structures of their communities. Culturally, the surname Schubring has variations in spelling and pronunciation, particularly as it spread beyond Germany into other regions, including Eastern Europe and North America, due to migration patterns in the 19th and 20th centuries. Variants may include Schubring, Schubrin, or even Schubry, depending on local linguistic influences. In different cultures, the name may carry unique connotations or associations, often tied to the historical occupations of those who bore it. The migration of individuals with the surname has contributed to its geographic spread, with communities in the United States and Canada seeing a notable presence of the Schubring name, often linked to German immigrant populations. Prominent figures associated with the surname Schubring include various individuals who have made contributions in fields such as academia, arts, and local governance, although specific historical figures may not be widely recognized on an international scale. The surname has maintained a degree of recognition within certain communities, particularly among descendants of German immigrants who have preserved their heritage. Events such as the mass migrations during the Industrial Revolution and the aftermath of World War II played significant roles in the dissemination of the Schubring surname, shaping its identity and cultural significance in new environments.
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Trace the Schubring family's migration over time through census records. The Schubring surname appears in censuses from the following countries: USA, Sweden, Australia and Canada between 1830 and 1950. The majority of Schubring families were found in census records from USA in 1930.
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What did the Schubring family do for a living?

Top Male Occupations in 1910
Laborer
41%
Carpenter
21%
Clerk
10%
Bookkeeper
8%
Top Female Occupations in 1910
Clerk
38%
Waitress
19%
Stenographer
13%
Bookkeeper
6%
The top reported professions for Schubring men and women from the United States in 1910 were laborer and clerk. 41% of men with the last name Schubring worked as laborers and 38% of women with the last name Schubring worked as a clerk.
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