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Shouster Family History

Shouster 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: Shuster, Huster, Shorter, Hoster, Souter, Schuster, Shutter, Holster

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Where is the Shouster family from?

You can see how Shouster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shouster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shouster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Shouster families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Shouster's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Shouster families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Shouster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shouster 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shouster. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shouster. For the veterans among your Shouster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shouster lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Shouster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shouster in 1966 was 80, and 52 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shouster 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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