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Shambarger Family History

Shambarger 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: Shamburger, Shamberger, Schamberger, Hamberger, Humbarger, Hamburger

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Where is the Shambarger family from?

You can see how Shambarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambarger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shambarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shambarger family living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shambarger's in USA. Mississippi and 2 other states had the highest population of Shambarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shambarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shambarger. 52% of Shambarger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shambarger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shambarger were Truck Driver and House Hald. .

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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
    52%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Hald
    50%
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What Shambarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Shambarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambarger 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shambarger. 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 126 military records available for the last name Shambarger. For the veterans among your Shambarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambarger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shambarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shambarger in 1952 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

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