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Jastes Family History

Jastes 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: Jaster, Jostes, Eastes, Master, James, Gates, Easter, Kasten, Hasten

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Where is the Jastes family from?

You can see how Jastes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jastes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jastes family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jastes's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jastes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jastes 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 Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Jastes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jastes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jastes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jastes. For the veterans among your Jastes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jastes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Jastes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jastes in 1979 was 91, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jastes 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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