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My Paternal
Schuster
Family Ancestors
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An
Introduction
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Origins
of the Surname
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Variations
of the Surname
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Family
Name Index
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Family
Location Information
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Source
Documents
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Website
Resources
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Family
Images Gallery
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Contact
Information
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MY Schuster FAMILY
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An Introduction
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The only person known of this ancestral line is Joseph
Schuster, who would be our 7th great-grandfather. According to the Schall family history Joseph
was a soldier and that he is the father of Joseph Schall, whose mother is
Anna Schall.
It is most probable that Joseph Schuster was born sometime
between 1675-85 in Germany.
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His relationship with Anna
Schall apparently occurred in 1719 at Bonlanden, Baden-Wurrtemberg.
Other than the fact that Joseph’s son carried his first name
and his mother’s surname the circumstances as to whether Joseph and Anna
Schall were ever formally married has not yet been identified.
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Schuster
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Origins of the Surname*
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Schuster is a German and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
occupational name for a maker or repairer of shoes. It originally comes from the Middle High German schuochsutære
(a compound of schuoch ‘shoe’ + sutære ‘one who sews’),
German Schuster, Yiddish shuster.(1)
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Source: Dictionary of
American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4 Family Facts (Ancestry.com)
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The Schuster surname
was first found in Bohemia, where the name came from humble beginnings but
gained a significant reputation for its contribution in the development of
the mediaeval society. Some of the
first American settlers of this family name or some of its variants were:
Peter Schuster, who arrived in England and America as early as 1709. Johan
Georg followed, arriving in Philadelphia in 1733. Numerous Schusters came
to Philadelphia throughout the 1740s and 50s, including Jacob Schuster
(1740), Johann Nikol Schuster (1741), and Johann Georg Schuster (1744).(2)
Source: Historical Names.com
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* Many German names have their roots in
the Germanic middle ages. The process of forming family names began around
the year 1100 and extended through 1600. All social classes and demographic
strata aided in the development of names. First Names (Rufnamen) identified
specific persons. Over time the first name began to be applied to the
bearer's whole family. At first through verbal usage, family names
(Familiennamen) were later fixed through writing. Until the 17th century,
first names played a more important role. The earliest family names derived
from the first name of the first bearer (Patronym). Later names derived
from the place of dwelling and location of the homestead. If a person of
family migrated from one place to another they were identified by the place
they came from. Of more recent origin are names derived from the vocation
of profession of the first bearer. These names comprise the largest group
and the most easily recognizable, for they tell what the first bearer did
for a living. Another group are names derived from a physical or other
characteristic of the first bearer. Finally, there are names that tell you
the state or region a first bearer and his family came from; the age old
division in tribes and regions (low German, middle German and upper German)
is often reflected in names.
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Schuster
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Variations of the Surname
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The
complexity of researching records is compounded by the fact that in many
cases an ancestors surname may have been misspelled. This is especially true when searching
census documents. Spelling variations of this family name include: Spelling
variations of this family name include: Schustern,
Schustel, Shuster, Shustern, Shustel and others.
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The Soundex system was developed in
an effort to assist with identifying spelling variations for a given
surname. Soundex is a method of indexing names in the 1880, 1900, 1910, and
1920 US Census, and can aid genealogists in their research. Soundex Code for Schuster = S236. Other surnames sharing this Soundex Code: SCHUSTER | SHUSTER | SISTERS | SOUSTER | .
Source: Surname Resources at ROOTSWEB
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Searching for more Information about this and other surnames?
Then take a look at our:
SURNAME
LOCATOR RESOURCES WEBPAGE
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Schuster
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Family Name Index
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Additional information
about my DIRECT ANCESTORS and their
families may be reviewed
by clicking on the name LINK(s) below.
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NAME
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BIRTH / DEATH / LOCATIONS
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Joseph SCHUSTER
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The following LINK will
take you to a complete listing of individuals with this surname.
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Schuster
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Family Location Information
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Researching the
locations where my ancestors lived has provided us with valuable evidence
needed to fill-in the gaps in our family trees. It has also led me to many interesting facts that enhance the
overall picture of each family group.
The names of states and counties on the following list were derived
from the known places where the persons listed in the “Family
Name Index” where born,
married, and/or died.
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COUNTRY
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STATE
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COUNTY / SUBDIVISION
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GERMANY
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Use this LINK to find
out more about the locations listed above.
ANCESTRAL LOCATIONS
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Schuster
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Source Documents
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The documents contained herein have been located
during my research of this family, and used as evidence to
prove many of the facts contained within the database of this family’s
record.
Most of these documents
can be considered as primary or secondary.
Primary evidence is usually defined as the best
available to prove the fact in question, usually in an original document or
record. Secondary evidence
is in essence all that evidence which is inferior in its origin to primary
evidence. That does not mean secondary evidence is always in error, but
there is a greater chance of error.
Examples of this type of evidence would be a copy of an original
record, or oral testimony of a record’s contents. Published genealogies and family histories are also secondary
evidence.
Classifying evidence as either primary or secondary does not tell
anything about its accuracy or ultimate value. This is especially true of secondary evidence. Thus it is always a good idea to ask the
following questions: (1) How far removed from the original is it, (when it
is a copy)?; (2) What was the
reason for the creation of the source which contains this evidence?; and
(3) Who was responsible for creating this secondary evidence and what
interest did they have in its accuracy?
SOURCE:
Greenwood, Val D., The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy, 2nd
edition, Genealogical Publishing
Co., Baltimore, MD 21202, 1990, pgs. 62-63
You are welcome to
download any of the documents contained within this archive.
Should you encounter a problem obtaining
a copy you may get in touch with
me via the contact information found at
the end of this page.
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Use the following LINK
to view the source documents pertaining to this family.
SOURCE DOCUMENTS
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Schuster
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Website Resources
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The following search
engine and websites may provide you with additional information to
assist with your
research about persons with this surname. Source: Surname
Genealogy Search - SurnameWeb
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Recommended Links:
- Search
Ancestry now
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Research your ancestry and family history at the web's most popular
genealogy site. Resources for beginners and experts with family
history software, classes and genealogy databases.
- Schuster Resources at RootsWeb.com - The
Internet's oldest and largest FREE genealogical community. An award
winning genealogical resource with searchable databases, free Web
space, mailing lists, message boards, and more.
Homepage Links:
More Resources:
- Schuster Matches in the U.S. Immigration Collection
- Discover your immigrant ancestors' homelands and learn the details
of their journeys to America. Explore more than 10 million names from
passenger lists and naturalization records spanning the 1500s to the
1900s!
Search these Sites for
Schuster:
Ancestry.com - Genealogy.com - CousinConnect.com - DistantCousin.com - MyCinnamonToast
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Additional Sites That I Recommend
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Linkpendium Surnames - Web sites,
obituaries, biographies, and other material specific to a surname.
Surname Finder | Free Ancestry Search Resource
- online since 1998, providing easy access to free and commercial resources
for 1,731,359 surnames. On each surname specific "finder" page,
you can search a variety of online databases all pre-programmed with your
surname.
Cyndi's List - Surnames, Family
Associations & Family Newsletters Index - Sites or resources
dedicated to specific, individual family surnames.
Free Genealogy Search Help for
Google - This free genealogy site will
help you use Google™ for your research. It will create a series of
different searches using tips or "tricks" that will likely
improve your results. The different searches will give you many different
ways of using Google to find ancestry information on the Internet.
FamilySearch.org - Family History
and Genealogy Records - The largest collection of free family history, family
tree and genealogy records in the world.
Top
Genealogical Websites - These mighty roots resources compiled by “Family Tree
Magazine”, will give you the power to bust through research brick walls and
find answers about your ancestors—all from your home computer.
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Schuster
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Family Images Gallery
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During my
research Ihave collected images and photographs that are of general
interest to a particular family.
Some of them are presented on this website because I believe they
tend to provide the reader with additional information which may aid in the
understanding of my ancestors past lives.
If you have any photographs or other images
relating to this
ancestral family I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.
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Use the following LINKS
to ascertain whether I have any images that pertain to this family.
FAMILY
PHOTOGRAPHS and IMAGES
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Contact Information
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Email
Snail mail:
Fred
889 Dante Ct.
Mantua, NJ 08051
USA
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Email
Snail mail:
Fred
889 Dante Ct.
Mantua, NJ 08051
USA
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