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Johosky Family History

Johosky 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: Potosky, Morosky, Polosky, Janosky, Johnsey, Kolosky, Borofsky

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Where is the Johosky family from?

You can see how Johosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Johosky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Johosky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Johosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Johosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Johosky. 100% of Johosky women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Johosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Johosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johosky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Johosky. 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 15 military records available for the last name Johosky. For the veterans among your Johosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johosky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Johosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Johosky in 1971 was 37, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johosky 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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