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Judstra Family History

Judstra Name 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: Kustra, Just, Cuesta, Justin, Jura, Lastra, Hamstra, Bandstra

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Where is the Judstra family from?

You can see how Judstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Judstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Judstra families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Judstra's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Judstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Judstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Judstra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Judstra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Judstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Judstra 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Judstra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Judstra. For the veterans among your Judstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Judstra lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Judstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Judstra in 1953 was 54, and 89 in 2000.

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