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Josel Family History

Josel 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: Kosel, Mosel, Jovel, Jose, Joel, Rosel, Josey, Borel, Moses, Rose

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Where is the Josel family from?

You can see how Josel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Josel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Josel families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Josel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Josel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Josel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Josel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Josel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josel 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Josel. 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 69 military records available for the last name Josel. For the veterans among your Josel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Josel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Josel in 1967 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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