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Josted Family History

Josted 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, Jostes, Jostad, Oster, Postel, Osten, Koster, Doster, Coster

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Where is the Josted family from?

You can see how Josted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josted family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Josted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Josted families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Josted's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Josted families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josted 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 38 census records available for the last name Josted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josted 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Josted. 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 Josted. For the veterans among your Josted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josted lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1978, in the United States, Josted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Josted in 1974 was 97, and 94 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josted 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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