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Josiassen Family History

Josiassen 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: Jonassen, Jorissen, Tobiassen, Stassen, Johansen, Jonasson, Eliassen

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Where is the Josiassen family from?

You can see how Josiassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josiassen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Josiassen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Josiassen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Josiassen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Josiassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josiassen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Josiassen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Josiassen. For the veterans among your Josiassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josiassen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Josiassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Josiassen in 1974 was 82, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josiassen 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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