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Jossens Family History

Jossens 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: Fossen, Jessen, Bossen, Coussens, Rossen, Joens, Cassens, Josten

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Where is the Jossens family from?

You can see how Jossens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jossens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jossens family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jossens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jossens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jossens 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 37 census records available for the last name Jossens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jossens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jossens. 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 27 military records available for the last name Jossens. For the veterans among your Jossens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jossens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jossens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jossens in 1967 was 47, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jossens 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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