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Josse Family History

Josse Surname Meaning

See Joyce.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Josse family from?

You can see how Josse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Josse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Josse families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Josse's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Josse families in 1891.
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What did your Josse ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Josse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josse 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 954 immigration records available for the last name Josse. 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 208 military records available for the last name Josse. For the veterans among your Josse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Josse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Josse in 1962 was 72, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josse 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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