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Shelbert Family History

Shelbert 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: Helbert, Sherbert, Helberg, Herbert, Halbert, Selberg, Hulbert

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Where is the Shelbert family from?

You can see how Shelbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelbert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shelbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shelbert families living in Tennessee. This was about 56% of all the recorded Shelbert's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Shelbert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelbert 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 Shelbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shelbert. 100% of Shelbert men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Shelbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Shelbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelbert 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shelbert. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shelbert. For the veterans among your Shelbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelbert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Shelbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shelbert in 1975 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelbert 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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