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Josowitz Family History

Josowitz 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: Horowitz, Moskowitz, Borowitz, Janowitz, Moscowitz, Janowicz

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Where is the Josowitz family from?

You can see how Josowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Josowitz families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Josowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Josowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Josowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Josowitz. 100% of Josowitz 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 68 census records available for the last name Josowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josowitz 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Josowitz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Josowitz. For the veterans among your Josowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josowitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Josowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Josowitz in 1973 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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