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Josker Family History

Josker 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: Jonker, Asker, Oster, Koster, Noser, Doster, Coster, Roker, Rocker

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Where is the Josker family from?

You can see how Josker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Josker families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Josker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Josker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josker 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 Josker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Josker. 100% of Josker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Josker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Josker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josker 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Josker. 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 20 military records available for the last name Josker. For the veterans among your Josker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josker lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Josker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Josker in 1969 was 62, and 59 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josker 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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