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Jooss Family History

Jooss 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: Joos, Joss, Joost, Ross, Jonas, Cross, Moss, Roos, Gross, Oss

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Where is the Jooss family from?

You can see how Jooss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jooss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jooss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Jooss families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jooss's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jooss families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jooss 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 Jooss ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Jooss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jooss 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Jooss. 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 172 military records available for the last name Jooss. For the veterans among your Jooss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jooss lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jooss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jooss in 1962 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jooss 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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