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Shenenberger Family History

Shenenberger 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: Schoenenberger, Shenberger, Shoenberger, Shellenberger, Greenberger

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Where is the Shenenberger family from?

You can see how Shenenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shenenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Shenenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shenenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shenenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shenenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shenenberger. 67% of Shenenberger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shenenberger women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Shenenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Shenenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenenberger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shenenberger. 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 39 military records available for the last name Shenenberger. For the veterans among your Shenenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shenenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shenenberger in 1962 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

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