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Jestus Family History

Jestus 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: Jesus, Justus, Estus, Mestas, Jester, Gustus, Estis, Jessup, Estes

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Where is the Jestus family from?

You can see how Jestus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jestus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jestus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Jestus families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jestus's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jestus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jestus 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 Jestus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jestus. 67% of Jestus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Jestus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Jestus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jestus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jestus. 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 97 military records available for the last name Jestus. For the veterans among your Jestus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jestus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jestus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jestus in 1965 was 52, and 35 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jestus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jestus 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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