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Sheneberger Family History

Sheneberger 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: Shenberger, Seeberger, Henneberger, Shoenberger, Stoneberger

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Where is the Sheneberger family from?

You can see how Sheneberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheneberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheneberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sheneberger family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sheneberger's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Sheneberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheneberger 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 Sheneberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheneberger. 100% of Sheneberger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Sheneberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Sheneberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheneberger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sheneberger. 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 67 military records available for the last name Sheneberger. For the veterans among your Sheneberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheneberger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sheneberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sheneberger in 1966 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheneberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheneberger 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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