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Shemberger Family History

Shemberger 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: Hemberger, Shenberger, Shamberger, Heuberger, Schamberger, Hamberger

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Where is the Shemberger family from?

You can see how Shemberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shemberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shemberger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shemberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemberger 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 Shemberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Pressman
    100%

What Shemberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Shemberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemberger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shemberger. 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 48 military records available for the last name Shemberger. For the veterans among your Shemberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemberger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Shemberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shemberger in 1967 was 72, and 98 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemberger 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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