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Josson Family History

Josson 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: Posson, Rosson, Gosson, Bosson, Jonsson, Jesson, Jonson, Jobson

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Where is the Josson family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Josson. 100% of Josson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Josson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josson 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Josson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Josson. For the veterans among your Josson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josson lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Josson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Josson in 1993 was 34, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josson 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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