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Joga Family History

Joga Name 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: Koga, Soga, Loga, Joa, Moga, Noga, Hoga, Goga, Joya, John

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Where is the Joga family from?

You can see how Joga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joga family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Joga families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 2 Joga families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Joga's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Joga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joga ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Joga. 100% of Joga women worked as a Student. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Joga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joga 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Joga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Joga. For the veterans among your Joga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joga lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Joga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Joga in 1972 was 80, and 76 in 1995.

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