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Shastay Family History

Shastay 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: Hasty, Stastny, Shostak, Sastry, Hastey, Shasky, Hata, Chantry

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Where is the Shastay family from?

You can see how Shastay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shastay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shastay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shastay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shastay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shastay 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 19 census records available for the last name Shastay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shastay 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 Shastay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shastay. For the veterans among your Shastay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shastay lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Shastay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shastay in 1991 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shastay 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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