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Shelburg Family History

Shelburg 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: Shelburn, Helberg, Selberg, Shamburg, Shelburne, Seaburg, Soelberg

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Where is the Shelburg family from?

You can see how Shelburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shelburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shelburg families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shelburg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shelburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shelburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shelburg. 46% of Shelburg men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    46%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
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What Shelburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Shelburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelburg 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shelburg. 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 54 military records available for the last name Shelburg. For the veterans among your Shelburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelburg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shelburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shelburg in 1952 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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