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Shambach Family History

Shambach Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schambach.

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


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Where is the Shambach family from?

You can see how Shambach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shambach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Shambach families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shambach's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Shambach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shambach 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 Shambach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shambach. 35% of Shambach men worked as a Laborer and 82% of Shambach women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shambach were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Labor
    18%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    82%
  • Housework
    19%

What Shambach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Shambach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambach 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shambach. 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 256 military records available for the last name Shambach. For the veterans among your Shambach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shambach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shambach in 1962 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shambach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shambach 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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