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Josken Family History

Josken 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: Josten, Hosken, Joslin, Osten, Osen, Kosten, Rosen, Hoskin, Morken

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Where is the Josken family from?

You can see how Josken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Josken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Josken families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Josken's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Josken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josken 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 75 census records available for the last name Josken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josken 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 Josken. 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 14 military records available for the last name Josken. For the veterans among your Josken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josken lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Josken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Josken in 1974 was 85, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josken 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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