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Justad Family History

Justad 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: Austad, Hustad, Rustad, Jostad, Mustard, Just, Lystad, Onstad

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Where is the Justad family from?

You can see how Justad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Justad families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Justad's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Justad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Justad 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 Justad ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Justad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Justad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justad 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 Justad. 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 49 military records available for the last name Justad. For the veterans among your Justad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Justad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Justad in 1966 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justad 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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