Jowsey Family History

Jowsey Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Josy (also Joisy), a pet form of Jo(i)ce (male or female) with the hypocoristic suffix -y.

It is important to note the historical context of these names, which were often used as affectionate or diminutive forms.

The name Joyce serves as a significant reference point for understanding variations and adaptations of personal names during this period.

Through linguistic evolution, these names reflect the cultural interplay between gender and naming conventions in Middle English.

Overall, the transformation of Jo(i)ce to Josy illustrates the fluidity of personal names in linguistic history.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Rowsey, Josey, Cowley, Howley, Downey, Bowley, Fossey, Bowser, Cossey, Posey

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242	Military Records
430	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
9K	Member Trees

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Where is the Jowsey family from?

You can see how Jowsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jowsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jowsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 119 Jowsey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Jowsey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jowsey families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jowsey 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 Jowsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Commercial traveller and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jowsey. 50% of Jowsey men worked as a Commercial traveller and 83% of Jowsey women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jowsey were General labourer and Unemployed.

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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.

Commercial traveller

50%

General labourer

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

83%

Unpaid domestic

Private means

Unemployed

What Jowsey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Jowsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jowsey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 430 immigration records available for the last name Jowsey. 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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Military Records

There are 242 military records available for the last name Jowsey. For the veterans among your Jowsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jowsey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Jowsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jowsey in 1969 was 91, and 59 in 2002.

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Jowsey Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Josy (also Joisy), a pet form of Jo(i)ce (male or female) with the hypocoristic suffix -y.

It is important to note the historical context of these names, which were often used as affectionate or diminutive forms.

The name Joyce serves as a significant reference point for understanding variations and adaptations of personal names during this period.

Through linguistic evolution, these names reflect the cultural interplay between gender and naming conventions in Middle English.

Overall, the transformation of Jo(i)ce to Josy illustrates the fluidity of personal names in linguistic history.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Jowsey family from?

What did your Jowsey ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Commercial traveller

50%

General labourer

50%

Unpaid domestic duties

83%

Unpaid domestic

Private means

Unemployed

What Jowsey family records will you find?

What is the average Jowsey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Jowsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jowsey in 1969 was 91, and 59 in 2002.

Jowsey Family History

Jowsey Surname Meaning

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Jowsey Surname Meaning

21,000 record(s) for Jowsey

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Where is the Jowsey family from?

What did your Jowsey ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Jowsey family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Jowsey lifespan?

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