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Josephite Family History

Josephite 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, Oshita, Crosswhite, Rosete

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Where is the Josephite family from?

You can see how Josephite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josephite family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Josephite family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Josephite's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Josephite families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josephite 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 29 census records available for the last name Josephite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josephite 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Josephite. 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 16 military records available for the last name Josephite. For the veterans among your Josephite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josephite lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Josephite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Josephite in 1970 was 54, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josephite 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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