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Shemberg Family History

Shemberg 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: Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Selberg, Lemberg, Stenberg, Swedberg

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Where is the Shemberg family from?

You can see how Shemberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shemberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shemberg family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemberg's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Shemberg families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Shemberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemberg 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Shemberg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shemberg. For the veterans among your Shemberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Shemberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shemberg in 1968 was 81, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemberg 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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