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Jos Family History

Jos 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: Kos, Bos, Job, Ros, Jo, Joy, Kjos, Joa, Los, Jost

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Where is the Jos family from?

You can see how Jos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jos families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Jos families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Jos's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Jos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jos 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 Jos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jos. 45% of Jos men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Jos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 658 military records available for the last name Jos. For the veterans among your Jos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jos lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Jos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jos in 1967 was 71, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jos 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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