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Sheaber Family History

Sheaber 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: Shearer, Seaberg, Beaber, Haber, Sperber, Seaver, Helber, Heber

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Where is the Sheaber family from?

You can see how Sheaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheaber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheaber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sheaber family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheaber's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sheaber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheaber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheaber ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Sheaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheaber 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sheaber. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sheaber. For the veterans among your Sheaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheaber lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Sheaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sheaber in 1967 was 79, and 73 in 1999.

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