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Joska Family History

Joska 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: Noska, Juska, Jeska, Koska, Laska, Joshua, Rosa, Posa, Koski, Cosma

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Where is the Joska family from?

You can see how Joska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Joska families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Joska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Joska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joska. 43% of Joska men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Joska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joska 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Joska. 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 62 military records available for the last name Joska. For the veterans among your Joska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joska lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Joska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Joska in 1942 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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