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Joosse Family History

Joosse 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: Fosse, Cosse, Jesse, Bosse, Gosse, Loose, Doose, Goossen, Rosse, Joos

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Where is the Joosse family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joosse 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 Joosse ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Joosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joosse 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Joosse. 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 10 military records available for the last name Joosse. For the veterans among your Joosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joosse lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Joosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Joosse in 1971 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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