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Josey Family History

Josey Surname Meaning

English: from Josi an unrecorded Middle English pet form of Joseph.

It cannot be a form of Josiah which did not appear in England until after the Reformation.

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


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Where is the Josey family from?

You can see how Josey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Josey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 83 Josey families living in Berkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Josey's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Josey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josey 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 Josey 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 Josey. 43% of Josey men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Josey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Josey were Market Gardener and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Baby Carriage Body Maker
    29%
  • Market Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Josey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Josey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Josey. For the veterans among your Josey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Josey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Josey in 1953 was 40, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josey 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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