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Joost Family History

Joost Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Jost . Hungarian: variant of Joos .

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


Similar surnames: Joos, Roos, Yost, Jobst, Loose, Hoot, Jost, Roose, Joo, Yoos

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Where is the Joost family from?

You can see how Joost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joost family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Joost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Joost families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Joost's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Joost families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joost ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joost. 100% of Joost women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Joost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joost 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 Joost. 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 815 military records available for the last name Joost. For the veterans among your Joost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joost lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Joost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Joost in 1952 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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