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Jest Family History

Jest 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: Best, Oest, Just, West, Test, Gest, Jost, Fest, Nest, Vest

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Where is the Jest family from?

You can see how Jest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Jest families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Jest's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jest families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jest 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 Jest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jest. 34% of Jest men worked as a Farming and 100% of Jest women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Owner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Jest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jest 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Jest. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 415 military records available for the last name Jest. For the veterans among your Jest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jest lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Jest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jest in 1967 was 46, and 39 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jest 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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