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San Jose Family History

San Jose Surname Meaning

Spanish (San José; also Sanjosé): habitational name from any of the places called for a local church or shrine dedicated to Saint Joseph (Spanish San José);

see Joseph.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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What did your San Jose ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 582 immigration records available for the last name San Jose. 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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There are 589 military records available for the last name San Jose. For the veterans among your San Jose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average San Jose lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, San Jose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for San Jose in 1970 was 29, and 73 in 2002.

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