Switching iTunes accounts for family sharing

I Have one iTunes accounts and everyone in the family is using it. Hubby's phone and 2 kids iPads plus my phone and iPad.
I Want to set everyone up their own and connect with family sharing BUT:
is There a way to switch hubby's phone from my iTunes account to his new one without wiping his contacts /apps/ calendar? And switch the kids to their own without wiping game progress?

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