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Shobar Family History

Shobar 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: Sholar, Shober, Solar, Escobar, Hober, Hoar, Stober, Shor, Smolar

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Where is the Shobar family from?

You can see how Shobar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shobar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shobar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shobar families living in Nebraska. This was about 56% of all the recorded Shobar's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Shobar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shobar 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 Shobar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocer and Grocer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shobar. 100% of Shobar men worked as a Grocer and 100% of Shobar women worked as a Grocer.

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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

  • Grocer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grocer
    100%

What Shobar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Shobar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shobar 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Shobar. 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 67 military records available for the last name Shobar. For the veterans among your Shobar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shobar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shobar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shobar in 1964 was 75, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shobar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shobar 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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