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Shanburn Family History

Shanburn 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: Shadburn, Sanburn, Hanbury, Chadburn, Shamburg, Sanborn, Stanbury

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Where is the Shanburn family from?

You can see how Shanburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanburn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Shanburn families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanburn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Shanburn families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanburn 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 44 census records available for the last name Shanburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanburn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shanburn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shanburn. For the veterans among your Shanburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanburn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Shanburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shanburn in 1968 was 69, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanburn 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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