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Shasta Family History

Shasta 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, Hasty, Hast, Savasta, Bhakta, Santa, Asta, Sharma, Nasta, Basta

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Where is the Shasta family from?

You can see how Shasta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shasta family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shasta families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shasta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shasta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shasta 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Shasta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shasta 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shasta. 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 197 military records available for the last name Shasta. For the veterans among your Shasta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shasta lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Shasta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shasta in 1967 was 68, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shasta 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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