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Shillingburg Family History

Shillingburg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schellenberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shillingburg family from?

You can see how Shillingburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shillingburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shillingburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Shillingburg families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shillingburg's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shillingburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shillingburg 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 Shillingburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shillingburg. 22% of Shillingburg men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Shillingburg women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shillingburg were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    60%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%

What Shillingburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shillingburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shillingburg 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Shillingburg. 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 282 military records available for the last name Shillingburg. For the veterans among your Shillingburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shillingburg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shillingburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shillingburg in 1953 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shillingburg 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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