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Justy Family History

Justy 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, Lusty, Justi, Pusey, Musto, Jury, Pust, Rust, Dust

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Where is the Justy family from?

You can see how Justy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Justy families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Justy families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Justy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Justy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Justy 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 Justy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Justy. 100% of Justy men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Justy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Justy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justy 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Justy. 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 57 military records available for the last name Justy. For the veterans among your Justy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Justy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Justy in 1969 was 83, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Justy 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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