Jouwstra Family History

Jouwstra 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: Hornstra, Boonstra, Hoekstra, Hofstra, Poelstra, Kustra, Monastra, Kooistra, Joshua, Johnston

217	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Military Records
10	Immigration Records
33	Census and Voter Lists
67	Member Trees

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Where is the Jouwstra family from?

You can see how Jouwstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jouwstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jouwstra family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Jouwstra's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Jouwstra families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jouwstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 33 census records available for the last name Jouwstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jouwstra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Jouwstra. 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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Military Records

There are 1 military records available for the last name Jouwstra. For the veterans among your Jouwstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jouwstra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jouwstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jouwstra in 1968 was 91, and 100 in 2004.

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Jouwstra Surname Meaning

Where is the Jouwstra family from?

What Jouwstra family records will you find?

What is the average Jouwstra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jouwstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jouwstra in 1968 was 91, and 100 in 2004.

Jouwstra Family History

Jouwstra Surname Meaning

328 record(s) for Jouwstra

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Jouwstra Surname Meaning

328 record(s) for Jouwstra

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Where is the Jouwstra family from?

What Jouwstra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Jouwstra lifespan?

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