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Joostens Family History

Joostens 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, Lootens, Josten, Jostes, Goossens, Osten, Kosten, Wooten

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Where is the Joostens family from?

You can see how Joostens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joostens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Joostens family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Joostens's in USA. California had the highest population of Joostens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Joostens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joostens 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Joostens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Joostens. For the veterans among your Joostens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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