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Shebly Family History

Shebly 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: Shealy, Shelly, Sheely, Shely, Shetty, Sheehy, Shenoy, Stelly, Sealy

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Where is the Shebly family from?

You can see how Shebly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shebly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shebly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shebly family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shebly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shebly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shebly 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 127 census records available for the last name Shebly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shebly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shebly. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shebly. For the veterans among your Shebly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shebly lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Shebly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shebly in 1974 was 57, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shebly 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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