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Shirben Family History

Shirben 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: Harben, Shippen, Shire, Shirley, Shirey, Hibben, Siren, Shirer

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Where is the Shirben family from?

You can see how Shirben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shirben family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirben's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shirben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirben 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 19 census records available for the last name Shirben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirben 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shirben. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shirben. For the veterans among your Shirben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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