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Origins of the Josephy surname

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About the Josephys

We have a total number of 141 records for people with the last name Josephy.

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Where do most Josephys live?

In 1921, most Josephys lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Josephys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 50 records for the Josephy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Josephys most likely to marry?

Abelards

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Josephy Or Katzes

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Josephys.

What are the most common Josephy first names?

  • Albert
  • Hermann
  • Annie Laura
  • Matilda Annie

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Common jobs for Josephys

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

Common Female occupations for Josephys in 1921
General Dealer

1

Occasionally Teachers

1

Private Means

1

Servant

1

Wool And Shoddy Merchant

1

Common Male occupations for Josephys in 1921
Woollen Merchant

2

Agents And Appraisers

1

Apprentices To Other Trades

1

Clerk In Woollan Business

1

Clerks

1

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