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Jossund Family History

Jossund 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: Oslund, Roslund, Bossung, Joshua, Joslin, Sund, Osland, Pound

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Where is the Jossund family from?

You can see how Jossund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jossund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jossund families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Jossund family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jossund's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jossund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jossund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jossund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Deck Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jossund. 60% of Jossund men worked as a Deck Watchman.

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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

  • Deck Watchman
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Jossund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Jossund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jossund 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Jossund. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jossund. For the veterans among your Jossund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jossund lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Jossund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jossund in 1968 was 77, and 100 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jossund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jossund 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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