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Josaitis Family History

Josaitis 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: Jonaitis, Moraitis, Masaitis, Politis, Rosati, Zemaitis, Joanis

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josaitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Josaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Josaitis. 100% of Josaitis women worked as an Operator.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Josaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josaitis 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Josaitis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Josaitis. For the veterans among your Josaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josaitis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Josaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Josaitis in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josaitis 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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