This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shostral family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shostral Family History

Shostral 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, Shortell, Szostak, Shortall, Hofstra, Dostal, Postal

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shostral family from?

You can see how Shostral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shostral family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shostral family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shostral's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shostral families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shostral surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Shostral family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Shostral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shostral census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shostral

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Shostral. 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.

View all Shostral immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shostral. For the veterans among your Shostral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shostral military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shostral family history

Discover More

What is the average Shostral lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shostral 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shostral

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shostral family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial