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Josephi Family History

Josephi 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: Joseph, Josephs, Joshi, Roseth, Sethi, Doshi, Jose, Roselli

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Where is the Josephi family from?

You can see how Josephi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josephi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Josephi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Josephi families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Josephi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Josephi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josephi 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 Josephi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Josephi. 100% of Josephi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Josephi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josephi 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Josephi. 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 310 military records available for the last name Josephi. For the veterans among your Josephi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josephi lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Josephi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Josephi in 1970 was 75, and 46 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josephi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josephi 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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