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Jose Family History

Jose Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese (José): from the personal name José equivalent to Joseph. English (Cornwall): variant of Joyce. Compare Goss.

French (José): from an old vernacular form of the personal name Joseph.

Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Jose the Malayalam form of Joseph found among Christians in southern India.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jose family from?

You can see how Jose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jose families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 349 Jose families living in Cornwall. This was about 47% of all the recorded Jose's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Jose families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose. 26% of Jose men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Jose women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jose were Lorry Driver and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Lorry Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Jose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jose 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Jose. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Jose. For the veterans among your Jose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jose lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jose in 1951 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jose 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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