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Josch Family History

Josch 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: Posch, Hosch, Bosch, Tosch, Dosch, Kosch, Losch, Gosch, Mosch, Rosch

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Where is the Josch family from?

You can see how Josch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Josch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Josch families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Josch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Josch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josch 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 197 census records available for the last name Josch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josch 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Josch. 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 172 military records available for the last name Josch. For the veterans among your Josch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Josch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Josch in 1968 was 80, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josch 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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