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Shamblen Family History

Shamblen Surname Meaning

Variant of Shamblin a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shamblen family from?

You can see how Shamblen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamblen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shamblen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Shamblen families living in Georgia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shamblen's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Shamblen families in 1880.
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What did your Shamblen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamblen. 30% of Shamblen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shamblen women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    30%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Loader
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Shamblen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shamblen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamblen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shamblen. 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 337 military records available for the last name Shamblen. For the veterans among your Shamblen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamblen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shamblen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shamblen in 1944 was 45, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shamblen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamblen 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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