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Shomstein Family History

Shomstein 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: Holstein, Schoenstein, Hulstein, Zumstein, Hornstein, Holsten

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Where is the Shomstein family from?

You can see how Shomstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shomstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shomstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shomstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomstein 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 31 census records available for the last name Shomstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomstein 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shomstein. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shomstein. For the veterans among your Shomstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomstein lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Shomstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shomstein in 1974 was 79, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomstein 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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