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Shonberg Family History

Shonberg 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: Shoberg, Schonberg, Holberg, Solberg, Hoberg, Kronberg, Schoenberg

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Where is the Shonberg family from?

You can see how Shonberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shonberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Shonberg families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shonberg's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shonberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonberg 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 Shonberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shonberg. 50% of Shonberg men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Shonberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Shonberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonberg 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Shonberg. 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 59 military records available for the last name Shonberg. For the veterans among your Shonberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Shonberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shonberg in 1966 was 81, and 71 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shonberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonberg 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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