This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shanberg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shanberg Family History

Shanberg 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: Swanberg, Seaberg, Sandberg, Salberg, Granberg, Stenberg, Halberg

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shanberg family from?

You can see how Shanberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Shanberg families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shanberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shanberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shanberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shanberg. 25% of Shanberg men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Shanberg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

What Shanberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Shanberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shanberg

Passenger Lists

There are 234 immigration records available for the last name Shanberg. 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.

View all Shanberg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Shanberg. For the veterans among your Shanberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shanberg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shanberg family history

Discover More

What is the average Shanberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shanberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shanberg in 1962 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanberg 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shanberg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial