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Shamback Family History

Shamback 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: Shambach, Shamrock, Hammack, Stanback, Schambach, Slayback, Hanback

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Where is the Shamback family from?

You can see how Shamback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shamback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shamback families living in Kentucky. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shamback's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shamback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamback 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 Shamback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shamback. 100% of Shamback men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Shamback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Shamback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamback 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shamback. 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 48 military records available for the last name Shamback. For the veterans among your Shamback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamback lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Shamback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shamback in 1970 was 51, and 49 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shamback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamback 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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