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Jaster Family History

Jaster Surname Meaning

North German East Frisian and North Frisian: variant of Gaster. This surname is very rare in North Frisia.

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


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Where is the Jaster family from?

You can see how Jaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jaster families living in Alberta. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jaster's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Jaster families in 1911.
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What did your Jaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jaster. 50% of Jaster men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaster 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Jaster. 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 969 military records available for the last name Jaster. For the veterans among your Jaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaster lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jaster in 1954 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaster 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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