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Justa Family History

Justa 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, Justo, Juska, Justi, Busta, Gupta, Musto, Pust, Huhta, Rust

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Where is the Justa family from?

You can see how Justa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Justa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Justa families living in Kentucky. This was about 42% of all the recorded Justa's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Justa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Justa 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 Justa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Justa. 40% of Justa men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

What Justa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Justa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justa 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Justa. 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 103 military records available for the last name Justa. For the veterans among your Justa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justa lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Justa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Justa in 1956 was 34, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Justa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justa 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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