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Early Origins of the Jaster family

The surname Jaster was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Jaster family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jaster research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1594 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Jaster History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jaster Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Just, Juste, Justa, Justen, Juster, Justmann, Justenberg, Justet, Justi, Justingen and many more.

Early Notables of the Jaster family

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Jaster migration to the United States +



Jaster Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Ludwig Jaster, who arrived in New York, NY in 1868
  • Wilhelm Jaster, aged 45, who immigrated to the United States from Wiesensec, in 1897
  • Christian Jaster, aged 18, who landed in America from Witoczyn, in 1899
Jaster Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Pauline Jaster, aged 54, who landed in America from Berlin, in 1900
  • Bertha Jaster, aged 16, who immigrated to America from Witoszyn, in 1902
  • Helene Jaster, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States from Berlin, Germany, in 1912
  • Afred Jaster, aged 25, who settled in America from Berlin, Germany, in 1913
  • Bernhardt Jaster, aged 12, who immigrated to the United States from Leipzig, Germany, in 1923
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Contemporary Notables of the name Jaster (post 1700) +

  • Larry Edward Jaster (b. 1944), American former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball
  • Mildred R. Jaster, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Democratic National Committee from Ohio, 1939-40; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1940, 1944 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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