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Jouwstra Family History

Jouwstra 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: Hornstra, Boonstra, Hoekstra, Hofstra, Poelstra, Kustra, Monastra

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Where is the Jouwstra family from?

You can see how Jouwstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jouwstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jouwstra family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Jouwstra's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jouwstra families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Jouwstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jouwstra 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jouwstra. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jouwstra. For the veterans among your Jouwstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jouwstra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jouwstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jouwstra in 1968 was 91, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jouwstra 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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