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Jospeh Family History

Jospeh 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, Jasper, Jose, Josten, Jostes, Vosper, Josey, Cosper, Moses

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Where is the Jospeh family from?

You can see how Jospeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jospeh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jospeh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Jospeh families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jospeh's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jospeh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jospeh 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 Jospeh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jospeh. 72% of Jospeh 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
    72%
  • Dress Finisher
    29%

What Jospeh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Jospeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jospeh 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Jospeh. 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 136 military records available for the last name Jospeh. For the veterans among your Jospeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jospeh lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Jospeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jospeh in 1982 was 61, and 62 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jospeh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jospeh 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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