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Shonbeck Family History

Shonbeck 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: Schoenbeck, Honeck, Holbeck, Storbeck, Hornbeck, Sobeck, Shinnick

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Where is the Shonbeck family from?

You can see how Shonbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonbeck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shonbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shonbeck family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonbeck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shonbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonbeck 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 67 census records available for the last name Shonbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonbeck 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shonbeck. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shonbeck. For the veterans among your Shonbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonbeck lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Shonbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shonbeck in 1974 was 80, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shonbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonbeck 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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