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Shambelan Family History

Shambelan 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: Shamblen, Shamblin, Chamberlain, Shaban, Chamberlin, Sablan, Shambley

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Where is the Shambelan family from?

You can see how Shambelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambelan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Shambelan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shambelan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shambelan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambelan 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 47 census records available for the last name Shambelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambelan 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 Shambelan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shambelan. For the veterans among your Shambelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambelan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Shambelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shambelan in 1967 was 68, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shambelan 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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