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Jossi Family History

Jossi 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: Ossi, Rossi, Joss, Joshi, Bossi, Ross, Moss, Fosse, Joslin, Oss

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Where is the Jossi family from?

You can see how Jossi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jossi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jossi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jossi family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jossi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jossi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jossi 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 Jossi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jossi. 20% of Jossi men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jossi women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jossi were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Jossi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Jossi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jossi 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Jossi. 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 135 military records available for the last name Jossi. For the veterans among your Jossi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jossi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jossi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Jossi in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jossi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jossi 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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