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Josinger Family History

Josinger 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: Possinger, Basinger, Singer, Joiner, Tysinger, Kesinger, Olinger

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Where is the Josinger family from?

You can see how Josinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josinger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Josinger families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Josinger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Josinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josinger 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 74 census records available for the last name Josinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josinger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Josinger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Josinger. For the veterans among your Josinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josinger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Josinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Josinger in 1975 was 88, and 65 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josinger 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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