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Shelbur Family History

Shelbur 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, Helber, Halbur, Shelby, Shelor, Shelburne, Sheler, Sheller

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Where is the Shelbur family from?

You can see how Shelbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelbur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shelbur families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Shelbur families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelbur's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shelbur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelbur 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 22 census records available for the last name Shelbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelbur 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shelbur. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shelbur. For the veterans among your Shelbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelbur lifespan?

Average Shelbur life expectancy in 1969 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelbur 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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