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Shellenberger Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Schellenberger .

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


Similar surnames: Shellenbarger, Shallenberger, Snellenberger, Shollenberger

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Where is the Shellenberger family from?

You can see how Shellenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shellenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shellenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Shellenberger families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Shellenberger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shellenberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shellenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shellenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shellenberger. 25% of Shellenberger men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Shellenberger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shellenberger were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Shellenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellenberger 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Shellenberger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shellenberger. For the veterans among your Shellenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellenberger lifespan?

Average Shellenberger life expectancy in 2003 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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