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Shamblee Family History

Shamblee 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: Shambley, Chamblee, Shamblen, Chamlee, Chambley, Shamblin, Shaklee

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Where is the Shamblee family from?

You can see how Shamblee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamblee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shamblee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Shamblee families living in Alabama. This was about 45% of all the recorded Shamblee's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Shamblee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamblee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shamblee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamblee. 44% of Shamblee men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shamblee women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    44%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Shamblee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Shamblee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamblee 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shamblee. 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 152 military records available for the last name Shamblee. For the veterans among your Shamblee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamblee lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Shamblee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shamblee in 1968 was 70, and 77 in 2001.

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