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Josehson Family History

Josehson 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: Josephson, Rosenson, Josephsen, Joelson, Sorenson, Johnson, Posson

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Where is the Josehson family from?

You can see how Josehson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josehson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Josehson family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Josehson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Josehson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Josehson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josehson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Josehson. 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 Josehson. For the veterans among your Josehson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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