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Josil Family History

Josil 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: Basil, Joslin, Joki, Kosel, Mosel, Vasil, Rosi, Godsil, Rosol, Jalil

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Where is the Josil family from?

You can see how Josil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Josil families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Josil family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Josil's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Josil families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Josil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josil 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Josil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Josil. For the veterans among your Josil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josil lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Josil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Josil in 1992 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josil 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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