Origins of the Josh surname
About the Joshs
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Interesting facts about Josh
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Joshs most likely to marry?
Achatzes
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What are the most common Josh first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Joshs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Joshs in 1921
Domestic Servant
7
Dressmaker
6
Dress Maker
4
General Servant
4
House Servant
3
Commmon male occupations for Joshs in 1921
Blacksmith
9
Agricultural Labourer
6
Farmer
6
Engine Driver
5
General Labourer
5
