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Josue Family History

Josue Surname Meaning

French and Haitian (Josué); Hispanic (Philippines): from the French and Spanish forms of the Biblical personal name Joshua.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Josue family from?

You can see how Josue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josue family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Josue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Josue families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Josue's in USA. New York had the highest population of Josue families in 1880.
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What did your Josue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Josue. 25% of Josue men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Josue women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Waiter
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Agent
    25%
  • Plumber
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Josue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Josue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josue 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Josue. 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 93 military records available for the last name Josue. For the veterans among your Josue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josue lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Josue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Josue in 1965 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josue 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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