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Shroba Family History

Shroba 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: Shroff, Soroka, Shiroma, Shiba, Shroll, Shrode, Sirota, Shuba, Shoda

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Where is the Shroba family from?

You can see how Shroba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shroba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shroba families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shroba's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shroba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shroba 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 Shroba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shroba. 100% of Shroba 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
    100%

What Shroba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Shroba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shroba 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shroba. 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 91 military records available for the last name Shroba. For the veterans among your Shroba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shroba lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Shroba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shroba in 1960 was 55, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shroba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shroba 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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