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Jospe Family History

Jospe 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: Jose, Rose, Pope, Fosse, Hose, Jobe, Joseph, Hope, Cosse, Joyce

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Where is the Jospe family from?

You can see how Jospe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jospe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jospe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Jospe families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jospe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jospe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jospe 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 206 census records available for the last name Jospe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jospe 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Jospe. 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 28 military records available for the last name Jospe. For the veterans among your Jospe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jospe lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Jospe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jospe in 1954 was 48, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jospe 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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