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Shambow Family History

Shambow 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, Shadow, Sambor, Sharrow, Sharlow, Rambow, Shamoon, Shallow

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Where is the Shambow family from?

You can see how Shambow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shambow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shambow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shambow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shambow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambow 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 Shambow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shambow. 100% of Shambow 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
    100%

What Shambow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Shambow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambow 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shambow. 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 53 military records available for the last name Shambow. For the veterans among your Shambow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Shambow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shambow in 1964 was 52, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shambow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shambow 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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