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Jossy Family History

Jossy 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: Joss, Rossy, Josey, Ross, Moss, Fosse, Oss, Cosse, Jesse, Mosso

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Where is the Jossy family from?

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

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jossy. 60% of Jossy men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    60%
  • Meat Cutter
    40%

What Jossy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Jossy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jossy 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 Jossy. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jossy. For the veterans among your Jossy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jossy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jossy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jossy in 1967 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jossy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jossy 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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