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Joostema Family History

Joostema 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: Joosten, Postema, Joost, Josten, Jostes, Postma, Wooster, Costea

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Where is the Joostema family from?

You can see how Joostema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joostema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Joostema families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Joostema's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joostema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joostema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Joostema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joostema 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Joostema. 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 27 military records available for the last name Joostema. For the veterans among your Joostema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joostema lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Joostema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Joostema in 1970 was 67, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joostema 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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