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Joss Family History

Joss Surname Meaning

Scottish and German: from an Old French personal name derived from Breton Iodoc Latinized as Jodocus (see Joyce).

English: possibly from a Middle English pet form of Joseph but this is not confirmed by medieval evidence.

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


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Where is the Joss family from?

You can see how Joss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 54 Joss families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Joss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Joss families in 1891.
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What did your Joss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joss. 100% of Joss men worked as an Incapacitated and 84% of Joss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Retired Teacher
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Joss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Joss. For the veterans among your Joss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joss lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Joss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Joss in 1945 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joss 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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