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Shinbaum Family History

Shinbaum 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: Weinbaum, Shibata, Birnbaum, Shiba, Shintani, Kienbaum, Shinpaugh

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What did your Shinbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shinbaum. 50% of Shinbaum men worked as a Proprietor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Shinbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinbaum 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Shinbaum. 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 86 military records available for the last name Shinbaum. For the veterans among your Shinbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinbaum lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Shinbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shinbaum in 1959 was 67, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinbaum 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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