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Shellenberger Family History

Shellenberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schellenberger.

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


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Where is the Shellenberger family from?

You can see how Shellenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shellenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Shellenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 51% of all the recorded Shellenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shellenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellenberger 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 Shellenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shellenberger. 25% of Shellenberger men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Shellenberger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shellenberger were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Shellenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Shellenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellenberger 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Shellenberger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shellenberger. For the veterans among your Shellenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellenberger lifespan?

Average Shellenberger life expectancy in 2003 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shellenberger 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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