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Shorbe Family History

Shorbe 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: Shore, Shorb, Shobe, Sorbo, Sorge, Sorby, Chorba, Stoebe, Shor, Thore

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Where is the Shorbe family from?

You can see how Shorbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shorbe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shorbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shorbe families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shorbe's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shorbe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shorbe 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 82 census records available for the last name Shorbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorbe 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shorbe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Shorbe. For the veterans among your Shorbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorbe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Shorbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shorbe in 1971 was 62, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shorbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shorbe 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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