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Jossa Family History

Jossa 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: Ossa, Rossa, Joss, Mossa, Ross, Moss, Joshua, Fosse, Rosa, Oss

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Where is the Jossa family from?

You can see how Jossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jossa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jossa families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jossa families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jossa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jossa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jossa 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 Jossa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jossa. 100% of Jossa 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
    100%

What Jossa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Jossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jossa 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Jossa. 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 109 military records available for the last name Jossa. For the veterans among your Jossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jossa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jossa in 1965 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jossa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jossa 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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