Will I loose apps and settings if I move to Family Sharing instead of using one Apple ID?

I am looking at setting up Family Sharing.  I currently have all of the families devices under my apple ID.  If I create new accounts for each member of the family, will they loose all the apps and data on their devices?

Thanks mende1.  Would you back up all the devices on itunes first, and then create the family sharing?  I have all my kids devices tied to my account and I don't want them to loose all their stuff.
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