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Josephy Family History

Josephy 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: Joseph, Josephs, Josey, Roseth, Posey, Moseby, Koshy, Jose, Josephson

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Where is the Josephy family from?

You can see how Josephy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josephy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Josephy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Josephy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Josephy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Josephy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josephy 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 Josephy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Josephy. 60% of Josephy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Josephy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josephy 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Josephy. 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 99 military records available for the last name Josephy. For the veterans among your Josephy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josephy lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Josephy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Josephy in 1959 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josephy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josephy 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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