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Josendal Family History

Josendal 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: Rosendahl, Rosendale, Sandal, Kolenda, Rosenthal, Rosenwald, Rosenau

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Where is the Josendal family from?

You can see how Josendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josendal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Josendal families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Josendal's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Josendal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josendal 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 Josendal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wool Grower was the top reported job for people in the USA named Josendal. 100% of Josendal men worked as a Wool Grower.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Wool Grower
    100%

What Josendal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Josendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josendal 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Josendal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Josendal. For the veterans among your Josendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josendal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Josendal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Josendal in 1967 was 77, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josendal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josendal 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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