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Josif Family History

Josif 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: Joslin, Joki, Rosi, Kosik, Cosio, Bosi, Jost, Rosin, Jolin, Jose

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Where is the Josif family from?

You can see how Josif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Josif family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Josif's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Josif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josif 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 82 census records available for the last name Josif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josif 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Josif. 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 50 military records available for the last name Josif. For the veterans among your Josif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josif lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Josif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Josif in 1969 was 102, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josif 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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