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Justiss Family History

Justiss Surname Meaning

English: variant of Justice.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Justiss family from?

You can see how Justiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Justiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Justiss families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Justiss's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Justiss families in 1891.
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What did your Justiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant (wool) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Justiss. 100% of Justiss women worked as a Shop Assistant (wool).

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Shop Assistant (wool)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Justiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justiss 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Justiss. 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 488 military records available for the last name Justiss. For the veterans among your Justiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justiss lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Justiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Justiss in 1953 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justiss 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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