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Shambers Family History

Shambers 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: Chambers, Hamberg, Ambers, Samberg, Shamburg, Shames, Schamber

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Where is the Shambers family from?

You can see how Shambers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shambers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Shambers families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shambers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shambers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambers 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 Shambers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shambers. 67% of Shambers men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Shambers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Shambers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambers 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shambers. 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 Shambers. For the veterans among your Shambers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambers lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Shambers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shambers in 1973 was 53, and 66 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shambers 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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