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Shostedt Family History

Shostedt 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: Ahlstedt, Hustedt, Shortell, Shorter, Hoster, Shuster, Sandstedt

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Where is the Shostedt family from?

You can see how Shostedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shostedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shostedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shostedt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shostedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shostedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shostedt 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 28 census records available for the last name Shostedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shostedt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shostedt. 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 Shostedt. For the veterans among your Shostedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shostedt lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Shostedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shostedt in 1979 was 50, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shostedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shostedt 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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