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Joesph Family History

Joesph 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: Joseph, Roesch, Boesch, Loesch, Moesch, Oesch, Hoesch, Oest, Posch

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Where is the Joesph family from?

You can see how Joesph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joesph family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Joesph families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Joesph family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Joesph's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Joesph families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joesph 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 Joesph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joesph. 40% of Joesph men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Joesph women worked as a Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Painter
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Joesph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Joesph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joesph 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Joesph. 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 52 military records available for the last name Joesph. For the veterans among your Joesph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joesph lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Joesph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Joesph in 1970 was 81, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joesph 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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