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Josias Family History

Josias 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: Jonas, Sias, Tobias, Rosas, Costas, Masias, Golias, Joncas, Joss

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Where is the Josias family from?

You can see how Josias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Josias families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Josias's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Josias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josias 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 Josias ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Josias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josias 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Josias. 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 73 military records available for the last name Josias. For the veterans among your Josias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josias lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Josias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Josias in 1963 was 47, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josias 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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