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Jokerst Family History

Jokerst Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Jokerst family from?

You can see how Jokerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jokerst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jokerst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 112 Jokerst families living in Missouri. This was about 95% of all the recorded Jokerst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jokerst families in 1880.
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What did your Jokerst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jokerst. 35% of Jokerst men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jokerst women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jokerst were Farm Manager and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Farm Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    14%

What Jokerst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jokerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jokerst 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jokerst. 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 323 military records available for the last name Jokerst. For the veterans among your Jokerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jokerst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jokerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jokerst in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jokerst 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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