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Jostes Family History

Jostes Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Jost.

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


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Where is the Jostes family from?

You can see how Jostes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jostes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jostes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Jostes families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Jostes's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Jostes families in 1911.
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What did your Jostes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jostes. 45% of Jostes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jostes women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    45%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Jostes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jostes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jostes 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Jostes. 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 220 military records available for the last name Jostes. For the veterans among your Jostes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jostes lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Jostes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jostes in 1953 was 54, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jostes 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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