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Schostak Family History

Schostak Name 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, Szostak, Schott, Costa, Sestak, Costas, Schuster, Scholar

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Where is the Schostak family from?

You can see how Schostak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schostak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schostak family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Schostak's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Schostak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schostak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schostak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Schostak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Schostak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schostak 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Schostak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Schostak. For the veterans among your Schostak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schostak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Schostak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Schostak in 1970 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

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