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Shambu Family History

Shambu 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: Shambo, Sham, Shams, Hamby, Shamburg, Shames, Shamoun, Shamis, Shamp

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Where is the Shambu family from?

You can see how Shambu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shambu families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Shambu's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shambu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shambu ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shambu ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Shambu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambu 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shambu. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shambu. For the veterans among your Shambu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambu lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Shambu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shambu in 1991 was 58, and 44 in 2001.

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