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Shulenberger Family History

Shulenberger 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: Shallenberger, Sollenberger, Sullenberger, Shenberger, Shoenberger

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Where is the Shulenberger family from?

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

What did your Shulenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shulenberger. 25% of Shulenberger 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
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What Shulenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shulenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shulenberger 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shulenberger. 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 144 military records available for the last name Shulenberger. For the veterans among your Shulenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shulenberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shulenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shulenberger in 1964 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

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