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Shamblin Family History

Shamblin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chamblin. Compare Shamblen and Shamlin.

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


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Where is the Shamblin family from?

You can see how Shamblin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamblin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shamblin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shamblin families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shamblin's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Shamblin families in 1891.
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What did your Shamblin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamblin. 28% of Shamblin men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Shamblin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shamblin were Labor and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shamblin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamblin 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Shamblin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shamblin. For the veterans among your Shamblin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamblin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Shamblin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shamblin in 1940 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamblin 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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