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Shenberger Family History

Shenberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schönberger (see Schoenberger).

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


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Where is the Shenberger family from?

You can see how Shenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Shenberger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shenberger families in 1891.
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What did your Shenberger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Presser
    14%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Shenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenberger 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Shenberger. 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 441 military records available for the last name Shenberger. For the veterans among your Shenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shenberger in 1962 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenberger 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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