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Shambry Family History

Shambry 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: Hamby, Hambly, Shambley, Shamburg, Shambo, Sharry, Hamer, Chantry

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Where is the Shambry family from?

You can see how Shambry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shambry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Shambry families living in Alabama. This was about 91% of all the recorded Shambry's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Shambry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambry 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 Shambry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shambry. 38% of Shambry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shambry women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shambry were Coal Trimmer and Laundress.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Coal Trimmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Shambry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Shambry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambry 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shambry. 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 42 military records available for the last name Shambry. For the veterans among your Shambry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shambry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shambry in 1963 was 47, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shambry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shambry 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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