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Jossell Family History

Jossell 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: Rossell, Oswell, Bissell, Rosell, Russell, Boswell, Fussell, Rossello

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Where is the Jossell family from?

You can see how Jossell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jossell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jossell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jossell families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Jossell's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Jossell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jossell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jossell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jossell. 100% of Jossell 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 Jossell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Jossell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jossell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jossell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jossell. For the veterans among your Jossell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jossell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Jossell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Jossell in 1973 was 81, and 77 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jossell 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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