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Josay Family History

Josay 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: Josey, Jonas, Say, Rosa, Posa, Kosar, Mosby, Kosa, Bosak, Joy

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Where is the Josay family from?

You can see how Josay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Josay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Josay family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Josay's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Josay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josay 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 Josay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fire Guard
    100%

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Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Josay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josay 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Josay. 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 25 military records available for the last name Josay. For the veterans among your Josay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josay lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Josay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Josay in 1980 was 72, and 48 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josay 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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