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Joten Family History

Joten 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: Doten, Roten, Ooten, Moten, Josten, Woten, John, Nolen, Jobe, Boden

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Where is the Joten family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joten. 100% of Joten men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Joten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Joten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joten 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Joten. 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 105 military records available for the last name Joten. For the veterans among your Joten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Joten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Joten in 1965 was 77, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joten 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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