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Josphine Family History

Josphine 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: Joslin, Yoshino, Shine, Hoshino, Dolphin, Dauphine, Joshi, Rosine

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Where is the Josphine family from?

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

There are 66 census records available for the last name Josphine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josphine 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Josphine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Josphine. For the veterans among your Josphine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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