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Jus Family History

Jus 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: Kus, Just, Rus, Ju, Jun, Jue, Jurs, Jud, Bus, Aus

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Where is the Jus family from?

You can see how Jus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Jus family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jus 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 Jus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jus. 100% of Jus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jus 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Jus. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Jus. For the veterans among your Jus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jus lifespan?

Average Jus life expectancy in 2003 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jus 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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