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Jostock Family History

Jostock 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: Bostock, Stock, Kostick, Joswick, Comstock, Bostick, Estock, Stork

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Where is the Jostock family from?

You can see how Jostock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jostock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jostock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Jostock families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jostock's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jostock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jostock 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 Jostock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jostock. 59% of Jostock men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jostock women worked as a Milliner.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    100%

What Jostock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Jostock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostock 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jostock. 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 71 military records available for the last name Jostock. For the veterans among your Jostock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostock lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jostock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jostock in 1956 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jostock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jostock 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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