Shamber Family History

Shamber Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Schamber, Sharber, Hamer, Kamber, Hammer, Chambers, Amber, Haber, Samper, Hamper

1,000 record(s) for Shamber

425	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
44	Military Records
31	Immigration Records
501	Census and Voter Lists
291	Member Trees

Where is the Shamber family from?

You can see how Shamber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shamber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shamber families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shamber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shamber families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shamber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shamber.

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

60%

Laborer

40%

What Shamber family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 501 census records available for the last name Shamber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamber census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Shamber. 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.

Military Records

There are 44 military records available for the last name Shamber. For the veterans among your Shamber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Shamber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shamber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shamber in 1962 was 51, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamber ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.