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Shamberlin Family History

Shamberlin 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: Chamberlin, Chamberlain, Shamblin, Kimberlin, Sanderlin, Heaberlin

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Where is the Shamberlin family from?

You can see how Shamberlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamberlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shamberlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shamberlin families living in Louisiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shamberlin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Shamberlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamberlin 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 52 census records available for the last name Shamberlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamberlin 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 Shamberlin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shamberlin. For the veterans among your Shamberlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamberlin lifespan?

Average Shamberlin life expectancy in 1982 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamberlin 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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