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Shambra Family History

Shambra 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: Cambra, Samora, Giambra, D'ambra, Shamburg, Samra, Shambo, Samara

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Where is the Shambra family from?

You can see how Shambra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shambra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Shambra families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Shambra's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shambra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shambra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shambra. 50% of Shambra men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Owner
    50%
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Shambra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambra 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shambra. 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 29 military records available for the last name Shambra. For the veterans among your Shambra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shambra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shambra in 1967 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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