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Joes Family History

Joes 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: Jones, Moes, Goes, Hoes, Roes, Jons, Joos, Joles, Joel, Joss

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Where is the Joes family from?

You can see how Joes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Joes families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Joes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Joes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joes 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 Joes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joes. 100% of Joes men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Joes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joes 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Joes. 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 255 military records available for the last name Joes. For the veterans among your Joes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joes lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Joes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Joes in 1986 was 79, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joes 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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