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Shattenberg Family History

Shattenberg 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: Wattenberg, Whittenberg, Guttenberg, Stenberg, Steenberg, Katzenberg

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Where is the Shattenberg family from?

You can see how Shattenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shattenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shattenberg families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shattenberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shattenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shattenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shattenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shattenberg. 100% of Shattenberg men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Shattenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shattenberg 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shattenberg. 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 47 military records available for the last name Shattenberg. For the veterans among your Shattenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shattenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shattenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shattenberg in 1966 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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