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Schostek Family History

Schostek 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: Schuster, Shostak, Scholtes, Szostek, Scholten, Schouten, Coster

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Where is the Schostek family from?

You can see how Schostek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schostek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Schostek families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Schostek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schostek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schostek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schostek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schostek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Schostek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schostek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Schostek. 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 20 military records available for the last name Schostek. For the veterans among your Schostek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schostek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Schostek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Schostek in 1967 was 70, and 65 in 2002.

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