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Jocoby Family History

Jocoby 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: Jacoby, Jacob, Jacobs, Jacobi, Looby, Coby, Jacobo, Scoby, Jacobe

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Where is the Jocoby family from?

You can see how Jocoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jocoby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jocoby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Jocoby families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jocoby's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jocoby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jocoby 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 Jocoby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jocoby. 60% of Jocoby 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Jocoby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Jocoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jocoby 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 Jocoby. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jocoby. For the veterans among your Jocoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jocoby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Jocoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jocoby in 1967 was 72, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jocoby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jocoby 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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