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Shanaberger Family History

Shanaberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schönberger (see Schoenberger) or of the cognate Schöneberger. Compare Shinabarger.

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


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Where is the Shanaberger family from?

You can see how Shanaberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanaberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanaberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shanaberger family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shanaberger's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Shanaberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanaberger 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 Shanaberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanaberger. 40% of Shanaberger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shanaberger women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shanaberger were Brakeman and Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Coal Loader
    10%
  • Brakeman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Shanaberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Shanaberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanaberger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shanaberger. 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 388 military records available for the last name Shanaberger. For the veterans among your Shanaberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanaberger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shanaberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shanaberger in 1953 was 45, and 56 in 2004.

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