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Josberger Family History

Josberger 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: Jesberger, Boxberger, Loberger, Joerger, Bomberger, Honsberger

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Where is the Josberger family from?

You can see how Josberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Josberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Josberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Josberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Josberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josberger 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 126 census records available for the last name Josberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josberger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Josberger. 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 48 military records available for the last name Josberger. For the veterans among your Josberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josberger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Josberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Josberger in 1968 was 87, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josberger 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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