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Shebby Family History

Shebby 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: Shelby, Sebby, Shetty, Sheehy, Hubby, Shenoy, Sherry, Hobby, Selby

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Where is the Shebby family from?

You can see how Shebby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shebby family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shebby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Shebby family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shebby's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shebby families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shebby 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 Shebby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shebby. 39% of Shebby 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

What Shebby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Shebby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shebby 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Shebby. 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 128 military records available for the last name Shebby. For the veterans among your Shebby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shebby lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Shebby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shebby in 1950 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shebby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shebby 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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