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Shelborn Family History

Shelborn 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: Shelburn, Sheldon, Shelton, Ahlborn, Welborn, Seaborn, Shelor

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Where is the Shelborn family from?

You can see how Shelborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelborn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shelborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Shelborn families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shelborn's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Shelborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelborn 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 Shelborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shelborn. 100% of Shelborn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Shelborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelborn 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shelborn. 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 58 military records available for the last name Shelborn. For the veterans among your Shelborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelborn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Shelborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shelborn in 1970 was 66, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelborn 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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