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Josephine Family History

Josephine 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, Josephson, Josephsen, Josephs, Joslin, Yoshino, Repine

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Where is the Josephine family from?

You can see how Josephine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josephine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Josephine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Josephine families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Josephine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Josephine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josephine 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 Josephine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Josephine. 100% of Josephine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Josephine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Josephine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josephine 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Josephine. 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 410 military records available for the last name Josephine. For the veterans among your Josephine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josephine lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Josephine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Josephine in 1976 was 78, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josephine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josephine 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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