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Shably Family History

Shably 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: Sealy, Sable, Hambly, Shaban, Swaby, Shatley, Scally, Shealy, Shanley

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Where is the Shably family from?

You can see how Shably families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shably family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shably families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shably's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shably families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shably surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Shably. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shably 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shably. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shably. For the veterans among your Shably ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shably lifespan?

Average Shably life expectancy in 1999 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shably

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shably 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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