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Shumbarger Family History

Shumbarger 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: Humbarger, Shamburger, Shamberger, Umbarger, Bumbarger, Baumberger

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Where is the Shumbarger family from?

You can see how Shumbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shumbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Shumbarger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shumbarger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shumbarger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Shumbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumbarger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shumbarger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shumbarger. For the veterans among your Shumbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumbarger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Shumbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shumbarger in 1968 was 90, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumbarger 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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