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Justen Name Meaning

German (also Jüsten):: patronymic from Just variant of Josten .

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


Similar surnames: Posten, Austen, Jessen, Rusten, Justin, Muster, Tustin, Auster

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Where is the Justen family from?

You can see how Justen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Justen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Justen families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Justen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Justen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Justen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Justen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Justen. 31% of Justen men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Justen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Justen were Counter Man and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Counter Man
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Justen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justen 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Justen. 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 525 military records available for the last name Justen. For the veterans among your Justen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Justen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Justen in 1952 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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