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Joston Family History

Joston 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: Boston, Poston, Roston, Foston, Coston, Josten, Hoston, Royston

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Where is the Joston family from?

You can see how Joston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joston families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Joston families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Joston's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Joston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joston 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 Joston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joston. 100% of Joston women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Joston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joston 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Joston. 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 Joston. For the veterans among your Joston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joston lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Joston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Joston in 1968 was 86, and 61 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joston 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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