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Jowsey Family History

Jowsey Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Josy (also Joisy), a pet form of Jo(i)ce (male or female) with the hypocoristic suffix -y.

It is important to note the historical context of these names, which were often used as affectionate or diminutive forms.

The name Joyce serves as a significant reference point for understanding variations and adaptations of personal names during this period.

Through linguistic evolution, these names reflect the cultural interplay between gender and naming conventions in Middle English.

Overall, the transformation of Jo(i)ce to Josy illustrates the fluidity of personal names in linguistic history.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Jowsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jowsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Jowsey families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jowsey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jowsey families in 1911.
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What did your Jowsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jowsey. 50% of Jowsey men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Employ
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 430 immigration records available for the last name Jowsey. 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 242 military records available for the last name Jowsey. For the veterans among your Jowsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jowsey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Jowsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jowsey in 1969 was 91, and 59 in 2002.

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