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Shalenberger Family History

Shalenberger 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: Shallenberger, Sollenberger, Sullenberger, Shenberger, Shoenberger

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Where is the Shalenberger family from?

You can see how Shalenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shalenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shalenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shalenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalenberger 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 131 census records available for the last name Shalenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalenberger 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 Shalenberger. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shalenberger. For the veterans among your Shalenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalenberger lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Shalenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shalenberger in 1992 was 81, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalenberger 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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