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Jostmeier Family History

Jostmeier 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: Ortmeier, Holtmeier, Reitmeier, Ostheimer, Ostermeier, Domeier

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Where is the Jostmeier family from?

You can see how Jostmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jostmeier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jostmeier family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jostmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jostmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jostmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Jostmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Jostmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostmeier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jostmeier. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jostmeier. For the veterans among your Jostmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostmeier lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Jostmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jostmeier in 1974 was 70, and 84 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jostmeier 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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