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Justman Family History

Justman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Justmann: elaborated form of Just.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Just.

4 from Yiddish yust man ‘well-to-do man’.

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


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Where is the Justman family from?

You can see how Justman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Justman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 34 Justman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 61% of all the recorded Justman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Justman families in 1880.
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What did your Justman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Justman. 27% of Justman men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Justman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Justman were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    27%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Justman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justman 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Justman. 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 319 military records available for the last name Justman. For the veterans among your Justman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Justman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Justman in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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