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Josefson Family History

Josefson 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: Rosenson, Josephson, Joelson, Sorenson, Johnson, Posson, Rosson

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Where is the Josefson family from?

You can see how Josefson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josefson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Josefson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Josefson families living in Minnesota. This was about 15% of all the recorded Josefson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Josefson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josefson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Josefson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Josefson. 42% of Josefson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Josefson women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Josefson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josefson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Josefson. 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 138 military records available for the last name Josefson. For the veterans among your Josefson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josefson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Josefson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Josefson in 1963 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

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