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Shambaugh Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schambach .

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


Similar surnames: Sharbaugh, Stambaugh, Harbaugh, Shambach, Stumbaugh, Slaubaugh

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Where is the Shambaugh family from?

You can see how Shambaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shambaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shambaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Shambaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shambaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shambaugh families in 1840.
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What did your Shambaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shambaugh. 23% of Shambaugh men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Shambaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shambaugh were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Nurse
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shambaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shambaugh 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Shambaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shambaugh. For the veterans among your Shambaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shambaugh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Shambaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Shambaugh in 1954 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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