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Josewsky Family History

Josewsky 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: Osowski, Kosowski, Rojewski, Jezewski, Lojewski, Volesky, Olesky

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josewsky 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 39 census records available for the last name Josewsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josewsky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Josewsky. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Josewsky. For the veterans among your Josewsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josewsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1971, in the United States, Josewsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Josewsky in 1968 was 77, and 67 in 1971.

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