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Justis Family History

Justis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Justice. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Justis family from?

You can see how Justis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Justis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Justis families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Justis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Justis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Justis 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 Justis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Justis. 29% of Justis men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Justis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Justis were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Justis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Justis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justis 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Justis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Justis. For the veterans among your Justis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justis lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Justis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Justis in 1945 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Justis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justis 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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