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Shembeno Family History

Shembeno 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: Shedden, Sebben, Sereno, Sebens, Steeno, Shelden, Sieben, Shemwell

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Where is the Shembeno family from?

You can see how Shembeno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shembeno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shembeno families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shembeno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shembeno families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Shembeno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shembeno 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 Shembeno. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shembeno. For the veterans among your Shembeno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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