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Joust Family History

Joust 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: Just, Jost, Poust, Joost, Jobst, Foust, House, Rout, Brust, Post

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Where is the Joust family from?

You can see how Joust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joust family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Joust families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joust's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Joust families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joust 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 161 census records available for the last name Joust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joust 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Joust. 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 Joust. For the veterans among your Joust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joust lifespan?

Average Joust life expectancy in 1967 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joust 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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