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Jestin Family History

Jestin 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: Justin, Westin, Destin, Austin, Joslin, Dustin, Westen, Mastin

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Where is the Jestin family from?

You can see how Jestin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jestin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jestin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Jestin families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Jestin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jestin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jestin 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 Jestin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jestin. 67% of Jestin 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Income
    17%
  • Labourer
    17%

What Jestin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jestin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jestin 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Jestin. 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 80 military records available for the last name Jestin. For the veterans among your Jestin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jestin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jestin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jestin in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jestin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jestin 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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