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Shambling Family History

Shambling 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: Shamblin, Shamblen, Hamblin, Chamblin, Hamling, Halling, Harling

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Where is the Shambling family from?

You can see how Shambling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shambling families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Shambling families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shambling's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shambling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambling 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 Shambling ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shambling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Shambling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambling 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shambling. 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 47 military records available for the last name Shambling. For the veterans among your Shambling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Shambling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shambling in 1965 was 78, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shambling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shambling 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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