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Shostack Family History

Shostack 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: Shostak, Szostak, Hosack, Hossack, Stack, Shock, Kossack, Sestak

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Where is the Shostack family from?

You can see how Shostack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shostack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shostack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shostack families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Shostack's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shostack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shostack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shostack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shostack. 39% of Shostack men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Doctor
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%

What Shostack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Shostack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shostack 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Shostack. 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 70 military records available for the last name Shostack. For the veterans among your Shostack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shostack lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Shostack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shostack in 1958 was 56, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shostack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shostack 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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