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Jostrand Family History

Jostrand 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: Ostrand, Sjostrand, Nostrand, Strand, Josserand, Ekstrand, Jostad

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Where is the Jostrand family from?

You can see how Jostrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jostrand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jostrand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jostrand families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Jostrand's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jostrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jostrand 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 70 census records available for the last name Jostrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostrand 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jostrand. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jostrand. For the veterans among your Jostrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostrand lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jostrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jostrand in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jostrand 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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