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Juster Name Meaning

English (London and Surrey): of Norman origin a nickname from Middle English juster(e) ‘jouster’ (Anglo-Norman French justour Old French justeor justeur ‘jouster’). To give young knights practice in deeds of arms and their elders excitement tournaments or jousts were held. They sprang up in France in the 12th century and were popular with the Anglo‐Norman knights.

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


Similar surnames: Usher, Muster, Kuster, Huster, Jester, Rutter, Bruster, Paster

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Where is the Juster family from?

You can see how Juster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Juster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Juster families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Juster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Juster families in 1891.
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What did your Juster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Juster. 87% of Juster 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
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Juster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juster 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 Juster. 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 534 military records available for the last name Juster. For the veterans among your Juster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juster lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Juster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Juster in 1962 was 82, and 88 in 2004.

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