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Joosper Family History

Joosper 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: Cooper, Looper, Trosper, Hooper, Prosper, Jasper, Looser, Pooser

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Where is the Joosper family from?

You can see how Joosper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joosper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joosper family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Joosper's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Joosper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joosper 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 1 census records available for the last name Joosper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joosper 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Joosper. 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 Joosper. For the veterans among your Joosper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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