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Joselow Family History

Joselow 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: Koslow, Rosenow, Costlow, Jaslow, Joseph, Joslin, Jokela, Rosell

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Where is the Joselow family from?

You can see how Joselow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joselow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joselow family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Joselow's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Joselow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joselow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Joselow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joselow. 100% of Joselow women worked as a Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Joselow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Joselow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joselow 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Joselow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Joselow. For the veterans among your Joselow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joselow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Joselow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Joselow in 1967 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joselow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joselow 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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