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Shieber Family History

Shieber 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: Schieber, Stieber, Sieber, Hieber, Bieber, Shier, Heber, Rieber

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Where is the Shieber family from?

You can see how Shieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shieber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shieber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Shieber families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shieber's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shieber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shieber 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 Shieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shieber. 100% of Shieber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shieber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Shieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shieber 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Shieber. 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 31 military records available for the last name Shieber. For the veterans among your Shieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shieber lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shieber in 1966 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shieber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shieber 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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