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Shimble Family History

Shimble 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: Kimble, Humble, Wimble, Shambley, Sible, Trimble, Shimel, Shamblen

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Where is the Shimble family from?

You can see how Shimble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimble family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shimble families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Shimble families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimble's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shimble families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shimble ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Shimble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimble 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shimble. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shimble. For the veterans among your Shimble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimble lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Shimble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shimble in 1972 was 81, and 76 in 1997.

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