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Jostedt Family History

Jostedt 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: Mostert, Josten, Jostes, Hustedt, Jostad, Oster, Joseph, Postel

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Where is the Jostedt family from?

You can see how Jostedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jostedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jostedt family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Jostedt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jostedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jostedt 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 Jostedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jostedt. 100% of Jostedt men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Jostedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Jostedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostedt 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jostedt. 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 Jostedt. For the veterans among your Jostedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostedt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Jostedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jostedt in 1966 was 66, and 75 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jostedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jostedt 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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