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Jostlen Family History

Jostlen 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, Ostler, Joslin, Osten, Postle, Kosten, Rosten, Osteen, Posten

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Where is the Jostlen family from?

You can see how Jostlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jostlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jostlen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jostlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jostlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jostlen 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 21 census records available for the last name Jostlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostlen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jostlen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jostlen. For the veterans among your Jostlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostlen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Jostlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jostlen in 1972 was 73, and 84 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jostlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jostlen 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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