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Jastram Family History

Jastram 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: Eastham, Lastra, Stram, Bartram, Strom, Bertram, Mottram, Castro

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Where is the Jastram family from?

You can see how Jastram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jastram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jastram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Jastram families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jastram's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jastram families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jastram 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 Jastram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jastram. 50% of Jastram men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jastram women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Watchman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Jastram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jastram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jastram 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Jastram. 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 253 military records available for the last name Jastram. For the veterans among your Jastram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jastram lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jastram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jastram in 1956 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jastram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jastram 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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