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Shebeck Family History

Shebeck 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: Seebeck, Lebeck, Herbeck, Ashbeck, Sperbeck, Sudbeck, Sebek, Sherick

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Where is the Shebeck family from?

You can see how Shebeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shebeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shebeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Shebeck families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shebeck's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shebeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shebeck 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 Shebeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shebeck. 34% of Shebeck men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Glass Worker
    12%

What Shebeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Shebeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shebeck 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Shebeck. 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 85 military records available for the last name Shebeck. For the veterans among your Shebeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shebeck lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Shebeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shebeck in 1956 was 51, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shebeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shebeck 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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