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Jostak Family History

Jostak 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: Jostad, Costa, Sestak, Bosak, Costas, Kosak, Jorstad, Rostad, Mostad

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jostak 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 33 census records available for the last name Jostak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jostak. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jostak. For the veterans among your Jostak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostak lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Jostak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jostak in 1979 was 68, and 89 in 1987.

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