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Jostland Family History

Jostland 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: Roseland, Osland, Outland, Ostrand, Westland, Ostlund, Eastland

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Where is the Jostland family from?

You can see how Jostland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jostland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jostland families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Jostland families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jostland's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Jostland families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jostland 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 6 census records available for the last name Jostland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostland 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jostland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jostland. For the veterans among your Jostland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostland lifespan?

Average Jostland life expectancy in 1969 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jostland 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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