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Justus Family History

Justus Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from the Latin personal name Justus or a Latinized (humanistic) form of its vernacular variants Just and Jost.

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


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Where is the Justus family from?

You can see how Justus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Justus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Justus families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Justus's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Justus families in 1891.
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What did your Justus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Justus. 28% of Justus men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Justus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Justus were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Justus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justus 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Justus. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Justus. For the veterans among your Justus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justus lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Justus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Justus in 1952 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justus 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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