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Shambles Family History

Shambles 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: Shambley, Shamblen, Stables, Humbles, Sharples, Shames, Shales

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Where is the Shambles family from?

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

What did your Shambles ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Shambles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambles 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shambles. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shambles. For the veterans among your Shambles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Shambles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shambles in 1965 was 28, and 68 in 1999.

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