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Shambre Family History

Shambre 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: Cambre, Hamre, Shambley, Shamburg, Shambo, Shamblen, Share, Hare

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Where is the Shambre family from?

You can see how Shambre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shambre family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shambre's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Shambre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shambre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Shambre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambre 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shambre. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shambre. For the veterans among your Shambre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambre lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Shambre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shambre in 1977 was 72, and 63 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shambre 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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