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Jousha Family History

Jousha 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: Joshua, Gosha, Bouska, Sousa, Houska, Juska, Roush, Joshi, Forsha

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Where is the Jousha family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jousha 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 Jousha ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jousha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Jousha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jousha 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jousha. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jousha. For the veterans among your Jousha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jousha lifespan?

Average Jousha life expectancy in 1987 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jousha 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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