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Shumberg Family History

Shumberg 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: Humbert, Schaumberg, Humber, Homberg, Stomberg, Blumberg, Schomberg

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Where is the Shumberg family from?

You can see how Shumberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shumberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shumberg families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shumberg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shumberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shumberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Shumberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumberg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shumberg. 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 Shumberg. For the veterans among your Shumberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumberg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Shumberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shumberg in 1975 was 66, and 72 in 1989.

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