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Joisten Family History

Joisten 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: Josten, Joosten, Osten, Kosten, Haisten, Rosten, Holsten, Posten

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Where is the Joisten family from?

You can see how Joisten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joisten family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Joisten families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Joisten family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Joisten's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Joisten families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Joisten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joisten 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Joisten. 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 29 military records available for the last name Joisten. For the veterans among your Joisten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joisten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Joisten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Joisten in 1968 was 65, and 77 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joisten 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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