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Shambrey Family History

Shambrey 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: Shambley, Shamblen, Chambley, Hambley, Hamby, Hambly, Shatley

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Where is the Shambrey family from?

You can see how Shambrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shambrey family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shambrey's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shambrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambrey 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 Shambrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shambrey. 100% of Shambrey women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Shambrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Shambrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambrey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shambrey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shambrey. For the veterans among your Shambrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambrey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Shambrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shambrey in 1980 was 61, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shambrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shambrey 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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