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Shasteen Family History

Shasteen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chastain. Compare Chasteen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shasteen family from?

You can see how Shasteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shasteen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shasteen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Shasteen families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Shasteen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shasteen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shasteen 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 Shasteen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shasteen. 25% of Shasteen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shasteen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shasteen were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Shasteen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shasteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shasteen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Shasteen. 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 489 military records available for the last name Shasteen. For the veterans among your Shasteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shasteen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shasteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shasteen in 1961 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shasteen 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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