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Josefa Family History

Josefa 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: Joshua, Joseph, Jokela, Jose, Hosea, Josey, Assefa, Rosema, Moses

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Where is the Josefa family from?

You can see how Josefa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josefa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Josefa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Josefa families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Josefa's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Josefa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josefa 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Josefa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josefa 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Josefa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Josefa. For the veterans among your Josefa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josefa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Josefa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Josefa in 1972 was 83, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josefa 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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