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Shurben Family History

Shurben 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: Shurden, Harben, Surber, Shubin, Shorten, Shurman, Huben, Sharber

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Where is the Shurben family from?

You can see how Shurben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Shurben families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Shurben families living in Dorset. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shurben's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Shurben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurben 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 Shurben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shurben. 100% of Shurben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shurben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Shurben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurben 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Shurben. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shurben. For the veterans among your Shurben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurben lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Shurben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shurben in 1977 was 82, and 80 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shurben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurben 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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