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Sheble Family History

Sheble 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: Helle, Selle, Sable, Preble, Shell, Schelle, Shealy, Sterle, Shelley

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Where is the Sheble family from?

You can see how Sheble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheble family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheble families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sheble families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheble's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheble families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheble 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 Sheble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheble. 50% of Sheble men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Sheble family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheble 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Sheble. 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 256 military records available for the last name Sheble. For the veterans among your Sheble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheble lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sheble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sheble in 1965 was 82, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheble

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheble 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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