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Shinberger Family History

Shinberger 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, Leinberger, Weinberger, Steinberger, Shinabarger

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Where is the Shinberger family from?

You can see how Shinberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shinberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Shinberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shinberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shinberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinberger 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 199 census records available for the last name Shinberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinberger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shinberger. 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 60 military records available for the last name Shinberger. For the veterans among your Shinberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinberger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shinberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shinberger in 1959 was 51, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinberger 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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