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Josefowicz Family History

Josefowicz 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: Jozefowicz, Janowicz, Borowicz, Moskowitz, Jakubowicz, Wojtowicz

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Where is the Josefowicz family from?

You can see how Josefowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josefowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Josefowicz families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Josefowicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Josefowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josefowicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Josefowicz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Josefowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josefowicz 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Josefowicz. 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 75 military records available for the last name Josefowicz. For the veterans among your Josefowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josefowicz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Josefowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Josefowicz in 1964 was 84, and 62 in 2004.

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