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Justan Family History

Justan 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: Justin, Justman, Rustan, Justen, Austin, Dunstan, Ruston, Dustin

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Where is the Justan family from?

You can see how Justan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Justan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Justan family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Justan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Justan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Justan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Justan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Justan. 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 50 military records available for the last name Justan. For the veterans among your Justan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Justan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Justan in 1974 was 50, and 70 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justan 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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