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Josefiak Family History

Josefiak Name 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: Joswiak, Jozwiak, Joswick, Rosiak, Joshua, Joseph, Joslin, Roseman

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Where is the Josefiak family from?

You can see how Josefiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josefiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Josefiak families living in Kansas. This was about 18% of all the recorded Josefiak's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Josefiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josefiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Josefiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Josefiak. 50% of Josefiak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Josefiak women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Josefiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Josefiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josefiak 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Josefiak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 182 military records available for the last name Josefiak. For the veterans among your Josefiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josefiak lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Josefiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Josefiak in 1941 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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