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Shumberger Family History

Shumberger 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: Shamberger, Baumberger, Schamberger, Hamberger, Rumberger, Humbarger

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Where is the Shumberger family from?

You can see how Shumberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shumberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shumberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shumberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shumberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumberger 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 Shumberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shumberger. 50% of Shumberger 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 Shumberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Shumberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumberger 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Shumberger. 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 129 military records available for the last name Shumberger. For the veterans among your Shumberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumberger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Shumberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shumberger in 1970 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shumberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumberger 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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