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Joossens Family History

Joossens 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: Goossens, Goossen, Coussens, Joosten, Janssens, Fossen, Jessen

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Joossens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joossens 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Joossens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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

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What is the average Joossens lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Joossens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Joossens in 1980 was 71, and 89 in 2002.

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