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Josk Family History

Josk 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: Jost, Jose, Joss, Jock, John, Ross, Sok, Kos, Hook, Moss

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Where is the Josk family from?

You can see how Josk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Josk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Josk families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Josk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Josk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josk 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 105 census records available for the last name Josk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josk 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Josk. 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 5 military records available for the last name Josk. For the veterans among your Josk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josk lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josk 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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