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Joszt Family History

Joszt 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: Jost, Post, Most, Ost, Host, Kost, Just, Rost, Bost, Dost

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Joszt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joszt 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Joszt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Joszt. For the veterans among your Joszt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joszt lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Joszt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Joszt in 1984 was 74, and 85 in 1995.

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