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Josephites Family History

Josephites 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: Josephsen, Josephs, Joseph, Josephson, Jostes, Spies, Oshita

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Where is the Josephites family from?

You can see how Josephites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josephites family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Josephites family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Josephites's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Josephites families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josephites 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 Josephites ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Josephites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josephites 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 immigration records available for the last name Josephites. 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 24 military records available for the last name Josephites. For the veterans among your Josephites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josephites lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Josephites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Josephites in 1973 was 56, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josephites 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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