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Shagsta Family History

Shagsta Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hata, Haga, Nagata, Hasty, Bhagat, D'agata, Harstad, Hast, Bhakta

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Where is the Shagsta family from?

You can see how Shagsta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shagsta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shagsta families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shagsta's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shagsta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shagsta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Shagsta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shagsta 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shagsta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Shagsta. For the veterans among your Shagsta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shagsta lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Shagsta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shagsta in 1987 was 73, and 77 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shagsta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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