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Shobert Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schobert .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shubert, Shober, Shoberg, Shobe, Shupert, Sober, Seybert, Robert

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Where is the Shobert family from?

You can see how Shobert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shobert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shobert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shobert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shobert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shobert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shobert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shobert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Registered Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shobert. 29% of Shobert men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shobert women worked as a Registered Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shobert were Farm Laborer and Farm Hand. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shobert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shobert 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Shobert. 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 353 military records available for the last name Shobert. For the veterans among your Shobert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shobert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shobert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shobert in 1956 was 29, and 66 in 2004.

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