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Josefek Family History

Josefek 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: Joseph, Losee, Kosek, Rosiek, Kosarek, Seek, Rosete, Hoefer, Janecek

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Where is the Josefek family from?

You can see how Josefek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josefek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Josefek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Josefek families living in Iowa. This was about 88% of all the recorded Josefek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Josefek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josefek 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 Josefek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stitcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Josefek. 100% of Josefek women worked as a Stitcher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Josefek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Josefek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josefek 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Josefek. 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 24 military records available for the last name Josefek. For the veterans among your Josefek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josefek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Josefek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Josefek in 1965 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josefek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josefek 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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