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Jossel Family History

Jossel 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: Rossel, Jessel, Fosse, Postel, Cosse, Hassel, Kessel, Jesse, Bosse

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Where is the Jossel family from?

You can see how Jossel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jossel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jossel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Jossel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Jossel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jossel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jossel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jossel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jossel. 100% of Jossel 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 177 census records available for the last name Jossel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jossel 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Jossel. 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 196 military records available for the last name Jossel. For the veterans among your Jossel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jossel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jossel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jossel in 1954 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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