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Shambeau Family History

Shambeau 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: Rambeau, Champeau, Chambers, Barbeau, Shaban, Chateau, Dechambeau

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Where is the Shambeau family from?

You can see how Shambeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambeau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shambeau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Shambeau families living in Wisconsin. This was about 54% of all the recorded Shambeau's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shambeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambeau 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 Shambeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shambeau. 34% of Shambeau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shambeau women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Dealer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Shambeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Shambeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambeau 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shambeau. 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 61 military records available for the last name Shambeau. For the veterans among your Shambeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambeau lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Shambeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shambeau in 1950 was 41, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shambeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shambeau 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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