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Jossart Family History

Jossart Surname Meaning

Walloon and French: from a derivative of the Old French personal name Josse from Breton Iodoc Latinized as Jodocus (see Joyce).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jossart family from?

You can see how Jossart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jossart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jossart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Jossart families living in Wisconsin. This was about 90% of all the recorded Jossart's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jossart families in 1880.
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What did your Jossart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jossart. 44% of Jossart men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farm Owner
    13%

What Jossart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Jossart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jossart 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Jossart. 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 115 military records available for the last name Jossart. For the veterans among your Jossart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jossart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jossart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jossart in 1964 was 89, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jossart 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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