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Shelbowne Family History

Shelbowne 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: Shelburne, Sheldon, Sherburne, Shelton, Sheline, Welborne, Shelburn

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Where is the Shelbowne family from?

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

What did your Shelbowne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpd House Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shelbowne. 100% of Shelbowne women worked as an Unpd House Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpd House Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Shelbowne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelbowne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shelbowne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shelbowne. For the veterans among your Shelbowne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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