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Shamba Family History

Shamba 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: Shambo, Shima, Sama, Haba, Sham, Shams, Hamby, Shaban, Namba, Saba

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Shamba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamba 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shamba. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shamba. For the veterans among your Shamba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamba lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Shamba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shamba in 1988 was 54, and 40 in 1991.

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