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Joscher Family History

Joscher 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: Roscher, Doscher, Ascher, Kocher, Scher, Poucher, Wascher, Boucher

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Where is the Joscher family from?

You can see how Joscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joscher family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joscher's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Joscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joscher 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 47 census records available for the last name Joscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joscher 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Joscher. 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 64 military records available for the last name Joscher. For the veterans among your Joscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joscher lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Joscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Joscher in 1986 was 69, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joscher 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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