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Jostis Family History

Jostis 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: Jostes, Justis, Joslin, Costas, Justin, Bostic, Custis, Jost, Soltis

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Where is the Jostis family from?

You can see how Jostis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jostis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jostis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jostis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jostis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jostis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jostis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jostis. 100% of Jostis men worked as a Farming.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Jostis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Jostis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jostis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Jostis. For the veterans among your Jostis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Jostis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jostis in 1968 was 65, and 96 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jostis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jostis 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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