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Joseffe Family History

Joseffe 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: Joffe, Joseph, Losee, Rosoff, Rosete, Loeffel, Jaffe, Hoeffel, Jose

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Where is the Joseffe family from?

You can see how Joseffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joseffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Joseffe family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Joseffe's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Joseffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Joseffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joseffe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Joseffe. 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 Joseffe. For the veterans among your Joseffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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