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Justesen Family History

Justesen Surname Meaning

Danish: patronymic from the personal name Just.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Justesen family from?

You can see how Justesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justesen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Justesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Justesen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Justesen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Justesen families in 1841.
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What did your Justesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waterproof Garment Make was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Justesen. 100% of Justesen men worked as a Waterproof Garment Make.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waterproof Garment Make
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Justesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justesen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Justesen. 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 345 military records available for the last name Justesen. For the veterans among your Justesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justesen lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Justesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Justesen in 1950 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justesen 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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