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Josolowitz Family History

Josolowitz 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: Moskowitz, Jacobowitz, Koplowitz, Moscowitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Josolowitz family from?

You can see how Josolowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josolowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Josolowitz family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Josolowitz's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Josolowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Josolowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josolowitz 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Josolowitz. 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 576 military records available for the last name Josolowitz. For the veterans among your Josolowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josolowitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Josolowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Josolowitz in 1973 was 65, and 81 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josolowitz 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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