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William Joe Family History

William Joe 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: Williamson, William, Williamsen, Williams, Villamor, Williston

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You can see how William Joe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The William Joe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 William Joe family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded William Joe's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of William Joe families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name William Joe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, William Joe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name William Joe. 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 22 military records available for the last name William Joe. For the veterans among your William Joe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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