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Joses Family History

Joses 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: Moses, Jones, Jose, Joles, Joss, Jostes, Jobes, Josey, Roses, Ross

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Where is the Joses family from?

You can see how Joses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joses family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Joses families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Joses families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joses's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Joses families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joses surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Joses ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joses. 67% of Joses men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Joses women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joses were Farmer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Joses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joses 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Joses. 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 117 military records available for the last name Joses. For the veterans among your Joses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joses lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Joses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Joses in 1945 was 54, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joses 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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