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Josepher Family History

Josepher 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: Joseph, Josephsen, Josephs, Toepfer, Koecher, Seher, Hoeper, Jasper

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Where is the Josepher family from?

You can see how Josepher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josepher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Josepher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Josepher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Josepher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josepher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Josepher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Josepher. 100% of Josepher men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Josepher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josepher 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Josepher. 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 38 military records available for the last name Josepher. For the veterans among your Josepher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josepher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Josepher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Josepher in 1968 was 44, and 36 in 1999.

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