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Justh Family History

Justh 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: Just, Justo, Justi, Rush, Musto, Pust, Ruth, Rust, Dust, Dusch

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Where is the Justh family from?

You can see how Justh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Justh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Justh families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Justh's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Justh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Justh 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 Justh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Justh. 67% of Justh men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Shoe Assembly
    34%

What Justh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Justh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justh 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Justh. 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 233 military records available for the last name Justh. For the veterans among your Justh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Justh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Justh in 1962 was 84, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Justh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justh 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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