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Shaben Family History

Shaben Surname 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: Shaban, Schaben, Shan, Hagen, Sabin, Harben, Shen, Haren, Habel

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Where is the Shaben family from?

You can see how Shaben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaben family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Shaben families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaben's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shaben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shaben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shaben. 50% of Shaben men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Shaben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Shaben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaben 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Shaben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Shaben. For the veterans among your Shaben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaben lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shaben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shaben in 1967 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaben ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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