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Joost Family History

Joost Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Jost. Hungarian: variant of Joos.

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


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Where is the Joost family from?

You can see how Joost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joost family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Joost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 46 Joost families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Joost's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joost 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 Joost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joost. 28% of Joost men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Joost women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joost were Shipping Clerk and Clerical.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Binder
    10%
  • Clerical
    10%

What Joost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Joost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joost 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Joost. 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 815 military records available for the last name Joost. For the veterans among your Joost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joost lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Joost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Joost in 1952 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joost

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joost 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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