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Josell Family History

Josell 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: Rosell, Jowell, Oswell, Joseph, Jewell, Gesell, Sell, Jokela, Lasell

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Where is the Josell family from?

You can see how Josell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Josell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Josell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Josell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Josell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josell 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 Josell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

What Josell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Josell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josell 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Josell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Josell. For the veterans among your Josell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Josell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Josell in 1971 was 64, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josell 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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