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Shilberg Family History

Shilberg 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: Silberg, Hilberg, Holberg, Helberg, Sahlberg, Selberg, Salberg

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Where is the Shilberg family from?

You can see how Shilberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shilberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shilberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shilberg families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Shilberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shilberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shilberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Shilberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shilberg 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shilberg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shilberg. For the veterans among your Shilberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shilberg lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Shilberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shilberg in 1976 was 91, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shilberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shilberg 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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