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Josehans Family History

Josehans 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: Roseman, Roseland, Rosemann, Grosshans, Junghans, Groshans, Boseman

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Where is the Josehans family from?

You can see how Josehans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josehans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Josehans families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Josehans's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Josehans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Josehans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josehans 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Josehans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Josehans. For the veterans among your Josehans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josehans lifespan?

Average Josehans life expectancy in 1967 was 99 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josehans 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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