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Josen Family History

Josen 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: Osen, Rosen, Posen, Jose, Bosen, Josten, Dosen, Josey, John, Moses

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Where is the Josen family from?

You can see how Josen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Josen families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Josen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Josen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Josen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josen 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 297 census records available for the last name Josen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josen 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Josen. 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 57 military records available for the last name Josen. For the veterans among your Josen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Josen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Josen in 1967 was 70, and 35 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josen 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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