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Joest Family History

Joest 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: Oest, Jost, Joost, Jobst, Yoest, Best, Post, Most, Borst, Ost

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Where is the Joest family from?

You can see how Joest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joest family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Joest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Joest families living in Surrey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Joest's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Joest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joest 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 Joest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joest. 19% of Joest men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Joest women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joest were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    19%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Owner
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joest 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Joest. 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 305 military records available for the last name Joest. For the veterans among your Joest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joest lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Joest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Joest in 1964 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joest 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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