Name abbreviations

I am working on German genealogy and have found two abbreviations for given names - Jois. and Joes. I have not been able to find out what they mean. Can anyone tell me if they are both abbreviations for Johannes, or would Joes. be an abbreviation for Joseph? Thanks!

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Joes. Abbreviation
by: Anonymous

Joes is likely an abbreviation of Johannes.

https://www.behindthename.com/bb/fact/31788
Jos Jois and Joes?
by: lakemcdougall

I have the same question... Jos and Jois are abbreviations for: Johannes/Joannes, but Joes represents Joseph.. at least that is what I have found on other sites where the same question was asked.

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