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Josaphat Family History

Josaphat 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: Joseph, Jonathan, Josephs, Japhet, Joshua, Oliphant, Clapham, Sabat

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Where is the Josaphat family from?

You can see how Josaphat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josaphat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Josaphat families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Josaphat families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Josaphat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Josaphat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josaphat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Josaphat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josaphat 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Josaphat. 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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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Josaphat. For the veterans among your Josaphat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josaphat lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Josaphat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Josaphat in 1984 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josaphat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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