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Jongste Family History

Jongste 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: Tongate, Jongsma, Jonas, Conte, Angst, Monte, Jones, Sangster, Monge

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Where is the Jongste family from?

You can see how Jongste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jongste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jongste family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jongste's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Jongste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jongste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Jongste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jongste 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Jongste. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jongste. For the veterans among your Jongste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jongste lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Jongste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jongste in 1971 was 93, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jongste 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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