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Shostan Family History

Shostan 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, Shotton, Szostak, Holtan, Hosman, Showman, Shorten, Shovan

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Where is the Shostan family from?

You can see how Shostan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shostan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shostan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shostan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shostan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shostan 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 12 census records available for the last name Shostan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shostan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shostan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shostan. For the veterans among your Shostan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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