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Joseff Family History

Joseff Surname 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, Rosoff, Jose, Jeff, Seff, Josey, Moses, Rose, Joshua, Hose

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Where is the Joseff family from?

You can see how Joseff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joseff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joseff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Joseff family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Joseff's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Joseff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joseff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Joseff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joseff 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Joseff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Joseff. For the veterans among your Joseff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joseff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Joseff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Joseff in 1972 was 45, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joseff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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