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Josvay Family History

Josvay 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: Morvay, Foshay, Josey, Jostad, Jonas, Horvat, Conway, Say, Joshua

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Where is the Josvay family from?

You can see how Josvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josvay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Josvay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Josvay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Josvay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Josvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josvay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Josvay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Josvay. For the veterans among your Josvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josvay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Josvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Josvay in 1974 was 80, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josvay 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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