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Josie Family History

Josie Surname Meaning

English: variant of Josey. This form of the surname has died out in Britain.

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


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Where is the Josie family from?

You can see how Josie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Josie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Josie families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Josie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Josie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josie 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 Josie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Josie. 38% of Josie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Josie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Josie were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

What Josie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Josie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josie 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Josie. 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 154 military records available for the last name Josie. For the veterans among your Josie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josie lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Josie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Josie in 1940 was 34, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josie 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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