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Johst Family History

Johst 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: Jost, Joost, Jobst, John, Post, Oest, Most, Borst, Ost, Host

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Where is the Johst family from?

You can see how Johst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Johst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Johst families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Johst's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Johst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Heat Treater and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johst. 100% of Johst men worked as a Heat Treater and 100% of Johst women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Heat Treater
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Johst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Johst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johst 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Johst. 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 171 military records available for the last name Johst. For the veterans among your Johst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johst lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Johst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Johst in 1964 was 68, and 97 in 2003.

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