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Shaston Family History

Shaston 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: Haston, Easton, Hatton, Seaton, Halton, Stanton, Whiston, Beaston

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Where is the Shaston family from?

You can see how Shaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shaston family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaston's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Shaston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaston 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 72 census records available for the last name Shaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaston 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shaston. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shaston. For the veterans among your Shaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaston lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1974, in the United States, Shaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shaston in 1973 was 73, and 86 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaston 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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