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Iossa Family History

Iossa 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: Issa, Ossa, Rossa, Mossa, Ross, Moss, Fosse, Rosa, Oss, Posa

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Where is the Iossa family from?

You can see how Iossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iossa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Iossa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Iossa families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Iossa's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Iossa families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iossa 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 Iossa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iossa. 100% of Iossa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Iossa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Iossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iossa 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Iossa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Iossa. For the veterans among your Iossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iossa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Iossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Iossa in 1970 was 91, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iossa 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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