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Schustek Family History

Schustek 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, Schutter, Shuster, Schulte, Schutte, Schurter, Schultes

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Where is the Schustek family from?

You can see how Schustek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schustek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Schustek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schustek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schustek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schustek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schustek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schustek. 50% of Schustek men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Schustek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Schustek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schustek 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Schustek. 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 68 military records available for the last name Schustek. For the veterans among your Schustek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schustek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Schustek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Schustek in 1966 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

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