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Josi Family History

Josi 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: Joki, Rosi, Bosi, Jost, Jose, Joss, Joshi, Tosi, Ji, John

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Where is the Josi family from?

You can see how Josi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Josi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Josi family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Josi's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Josi families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josi 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 Josi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Josi. 34% of Josi 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Josi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Josi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josi 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Josi. 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 84 military records available for the last name Josi. For the veterans among your Josi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Josi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Josi in 1963 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josi 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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