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Justo Family History

Justo Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Justo Latin Justus (see Just). Americanized form of Italian Giusto.

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


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Where is the Justo family from?

You can see how Justo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Justo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Justo families living in California. This was about 21% of all the recorded Justo's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Justo families in 1920.
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What did your Justo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Justo. 36% of Justo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Justo women worked as an Operator.

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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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Justo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Justo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Justo. 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 229 military records available for the last name Justo. For the veterans among your Justo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Justo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Justo in 1962 was 56, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Justo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justo 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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