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Shomburg Family History

Shomburg 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: Homburg, Schomburg, Shamburg, Hamburg, Homberg, Stomberg, Schomberg

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Where is the Shomburg family from?

You can see how Shomburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shomburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shomburg families living in Tennessee. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shomburg's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Shomburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomburg 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 166 census records available for the last name Shomburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomburg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shomburg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shomburg. For the veterans among your Shomburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomburg lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Shomburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shomburg in 1982 was 87, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomburg 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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