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Shelbourne Family History

Shelbourne Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): habitational name of uncertain origin most probably from a lost minor place called with Middle English shelwe ‘shallow’ + bourn(e) ‘stream’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shelbourne family from?

You can see how Shelbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shelbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Shelbourne families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Shelbourne's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Shelbourne families in 1891.
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What did your Shelbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Newspaper Seller and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shelbourne. 25% of Shelbourne men worked as a Newspaper Seller and 89% of Shelbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shelbourne were Press Tool Setter fitter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Newspaper Seller
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Plasterer
    25%
  • Press Tool Setter fitter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shelbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelbourne 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Shelbourne. 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 300 military records available for the last name Shelbourne. For the veterans among your Shelbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelbourne lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shelbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shelbourne in 1968 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelbourne 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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