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Shelberg Family History

Shelberg 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: Helberg, Selberg, Soelberg, Seaberg, Heiberg, Holberg, Sahlberg

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Where is the Shelberg family from?

You can see how Shelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shelberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Shelberg families living in Indiana. This was about 39% of all the recorded Shelberg's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shelberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shelberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shelberg. 40% of Shelberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shelberg women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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What Shelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Shelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelberg 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Shelberg. 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 44 military records available for the last name Shelberg. For the veterans among your Shelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shelberg in 1962 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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