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Justeson Family History

Justeson 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: Justesen, Justen, Gustason, Ruston, Musson, Stenson, Muston, Justin

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Where is the Justeson family from?

You can see how Justeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Justeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Justeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Justeson family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Justeson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Justeson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Justeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Justeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Justeson. 48% of Justeson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Justeson women worked as a Laundress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Justeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Justeson 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Justeson. 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 68 military records available for the last name Justeson. For the veterans among your Justeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Justeson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Justeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Justeson in 1964 was 80, and 69 in 2000.

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