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Shostek Family History

Shostek 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, Szostek, Sistek, Shorter, Hoster, Shuster, Szostak, Rostek

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Where is the Shostek family from?

You can see how Shostek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shostek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shostek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shostek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shostek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shostek 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 Shostek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shostek. 100% of Shostek men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%

What Shostek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Shostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shostek 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shostek. 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 36 military records available for the last name Shostek. For the veterans among your Shostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shostek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shostek in 1968 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shostek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shostek 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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