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Josefow Family History

Josefow 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: Rosenow, Joseph, Koslow, Ostrow, Rossow, Jose, Rosero, Kossow

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Where is the Josefow family from?

You can see how Josefow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josefow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Josefow family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Josefow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Josefow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josefow 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 16 census records available for the last name Josefow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josefow 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Josefow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Josefow. For the veterans among your Josefow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josefow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Josefow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Josefow in 1965 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josefow 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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