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Justiss Family History

Justiss Surname Meaning

English: variant of Justice.

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


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Where is the Justiss family from?

You can see how Justiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Justiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Justiss family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Justiss's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Justiss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Justiss 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 Justiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Justiss. 50% of Justiss men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Justiss women worked as a Trained Nurse.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    100%

What Justiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Justiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justiss 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Justiss. 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 488 military records available for the last name Justiss. For the veterans among your Justiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justiss lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Justiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Justiss in 1953 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Justiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justiss 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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