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Jostworth Family History

Jostworth 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: Bosworth, Whitworth, Wentworth, Dodsworth, Unsworth, Longworth

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Where is the Jostworth family from?

You can see how Jostworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jostworth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jostworth families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jostworth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jostworth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jostworth 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 85 census records available for the last name Jostworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostworth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jostworth. 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 17 military records available for the last name Jostworth. For the veterans among your Jostworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostworth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Jostworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jostworth in 1963 was 80, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jostworth 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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