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Shomberger Family History

Shomberger 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: Shamberger, Schamberger, Hamberger, Hemberger, Bomberger, Romberger

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Where is the Shomberger family from?

You can see how Shomberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shomberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shomberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shomberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shomberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomberger 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 95 census records available for the last name Shomberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomberger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shomberger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shomberger. For the veterans among your Shomberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomberger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Shomberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shomberger in 1976 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomberger 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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