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Josten Family History

Josten Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from the personal name Jost.

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Sogn most likely derived from ljos ‘light’ denoting a sunny place.

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


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Where is the Josten family from?

You can see how Josten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Josten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Josten families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Josten's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Josten families in 1891.
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What did your Josten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Josten. 35% of Josten men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Josten women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Josten were Farm and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Owner
    7%
  • Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Josten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josten 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Josten. 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 650 military records available for the last name Josten. For the veterans among your Josten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Josten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Josten in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josten 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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