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Josifek Family History

Josifek 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: Rosiek, Jokinen, Ozimek, Kosek, Kosik, Hosier, Siek, Jenifer, Jelinek

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Where is the Josifek family from?

You can see how Josifek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josifek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Josifek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Josifek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Josifek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josifek 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 Josifek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Josifek. 100% of Josifek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Josifek women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Josifek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Josifek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josifek 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Josifek. 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 84 military records available for the last name Josifek. For the veterans among your Josifek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josifek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Josifek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Josifek in 1965 was 86, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josifek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josifek 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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