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Josefo Family History

Josefo 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, Jose, Rosero, Josey, Moses, Rose, Toledo, Joshua, Hose, Jobe

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Where is the Josefo family from?

You can see how Josefo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josefo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Josefo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Josefo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Josefo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josefo 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 43 census records available for the last name Josefo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josefo 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Josefo. 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 2 military records available for the last name Josefo. For the veterans among your Josefo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josefo lifespan?

Average Josefo life expectancy in 1991 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josefo 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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