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Jostes Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from Jost .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Josten, Joosten, Osten, Boster, Montes, Kosten, Postel, Lottes, Oster

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Where is the Jostes family from?

You can see how Jostes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jostes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jostes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Jostes families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Jostes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jostes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jostes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jostes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jostes. 100% of Jostes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jostes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostes 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Jostes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 220 military records available for the last name Jostes. For the veterans among your Jostes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Jostes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jostes in 1953 was 54, and 47 in 2004.

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