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Jossey Family History

Jossey 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: Fossey, Cossey, Rossey, Dossey, Mossey, Josey, Fosse, Hussey, Cosse

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Where is the Jossey family from?

You can see how Jossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jossey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jossey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Jossey families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Jossey's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Jossey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jossey 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 Jossey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jossey. 100% of Jossey 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 Jossey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Jossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jossey 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Jossey. 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 149 military records available for the last name Jossey. For the veterans among your Jossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jossey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Jossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jossey in 1965 was 61, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jossey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jossey 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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