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Shelber Family History

Shelber 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: Helber, Sheler, Sheller, Shelfer, Heller, Seller, Felber, Helder

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Where is the Shelber family from?

You can see how Shelber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shelber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shelber families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Shelber's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shelber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Shelber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelber 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shelber. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shelber. For the veterans among your Shelber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelber lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelber 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shelber

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