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Josephs Family History

Josephs Surname Meaning

English: variant of Joseph with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from Joseph.

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


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Where is the Josephs family from?

You can see how Josephs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josephs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Josephs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 129 Josephs families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Josephs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Josephs families in 1891.
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What did your Josephs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Josephs. 34% of Josephs men worked as a Taxi Driver and 79% of Josephs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Josephs were Tailors Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Taxi Driver
    34%
  • Hosiery Salesman
    34%
  • Tailors Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Josephs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josephs 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Josephs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Josephs. For the veterans among your Josephs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josephs lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Josephs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Josephs in 1948 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josephs 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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