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Josea Family History

Josea 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: Jose, Hosea, Josey, Moses, Rose, Joshua, Hose, Rosa, Jobe, Joseph

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Where is the Josea family from?

You can see how Josea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Josea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Josea family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Josea's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Josea families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josea 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 101 census records available for the last name Josea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josea 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Josea. 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 9 military records available for the last name Josea. For the veterans among your Josea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josea lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Josea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Josea in 1971 was 33, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josea 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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