Origins of the Joseph surname

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    In 1921, most Josephs lived in london

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    13,000 Joseph Travel & migration records
    28,000 Josephs found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Joseph

    How common is your surname?

    823rd most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Joseph surname. The oldest one dates back to 1570.

    Who were Josephs most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Joseph first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Josephs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Josephs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    138

    Tailoress

    115

    Living On Own Means

    63

    At Home

    45

    House Servant

    44

    Commmon male occupations for Josephs in 1921

    Tailor

    199

    Coal Miner

    147

    Coal Miner Hewer

    90

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    88

    Mariner

    83

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