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Ustis Family History

Ustis 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: Custis, Estis, Eustis, Justis, Austin, Dustin, Curtis, Matis, Artis

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Where is the Ustis family from?

You can see how Ustis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ustis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ustis family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ustis's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Ustis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Ustis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ustis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ustis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ustis. For the veterans among your Ustis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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