Spelling of male names
I am having trouble finding the spelling of my father's name. His name was (this may not be right!) Jocephus. I cannot find it any place. He once lived in Muskogee, OK around 1945, I know. Can someone help. I have looked everyplace, and can't find that spelling. Can someone suggest another spelling. And, what is the origin of that name and it's history? Looking for any help!!
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I would assume that the name is Josephus, and that the name was inspired by the ancient Jewish historian called Flavius Josephus. His name is just a Latinate version of Joseph.
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