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Shanbeck Family History

Shanbeck 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: Harbeck, Quanbeck, Schwanbeck, Stanback, Habeck, Hanback, Manbeck

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Where is the Shanbeck family from?

You can see how Shanbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Shanbeck families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanbeck's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shanbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Shanbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanbeck 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 Shanbeck. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shanbeck. For the veterans among your Shanbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanbeck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Shanbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shanbeck in 1961 was 57, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanbeck 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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