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Shoestring Family History

Shoestring 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: Hoesing, Hoelting, Stoelting, Herring, Holstein, Spiering

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Where is the Shoestring family from?

You can see how Shoestring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoestring family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shoestring family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoestring's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shoestring families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoestring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shoestring family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Shoestring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoestring 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shoestring. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Shoestring. For the veterans among your Shoestring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoestring lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Shoestring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shoestring in 1978 was 65, and 37 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoestring 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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