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Shellenbarger Family History

Shellenbarger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schellenberger.

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


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Where is the Shellenbarger family from?

You can see how Shellenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shellenbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Shellenbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shellenbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shellenbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellenbarger 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 Shellenbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shellenbarger. 41% of Shellenbarger men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Shellenbarger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shellenbarger were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Shellenbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shellenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellenbarger 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Shellenbarger. 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 677 military records available for the last name Shellenbarger. For the veterans among your Shellenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellenbarger lifespan?

Average Shellenbarger life expectancy in 2000 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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