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Jouse Family History

Jouse 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: House, Couse, Fouse, Rouse, Jose, Douse, Bouse, Youse, Gouse, Mouse

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Where is the Jouse family from?

You can see how Jouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jouse family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jouse family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jouse's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Jouse families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jouse 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 163 census records available for the last name Jouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jouse 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jouse. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jouse. For the veterans among your Jouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jouse lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Jouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jouse in 1980 was 73, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jouse 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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