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Josek Family History

Josek 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: Kosek, Jose, Jasek, Nosek, Hosek, Josey, Moses, Rose, Hose, Jobe

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Where is the Josek family from?

You can see how Josek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Josek families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Josek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Josek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josek 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 153 census records available for the last name Josek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josek 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Josek. 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 26 military records available for the last name Josek. For the veterans among your Josek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Josek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Josek in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josek 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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