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Shellenburg Family History

Shellenburg 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: Schellenberg, Hillenburg, Ellenburg, Ellenberg, Dillenburg

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Where is the Shellenburg family from?

You can see how Shellenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellenburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shellenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shellenburg family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shellenburg's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shellenburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellenburg 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 155 census records available for the last name Shellenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellenburg 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shellenburg. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shellenburg. For the veterans among your Shellenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellenburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Shellenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shellenburg in 1963 was 71, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shellenburg 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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