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Josbell Family History

Josbell Surname 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: Isbell, Oswell, Rosell, Corbell, Boswell, Asbell, Rossell, Doswell

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Where is the Josbell family from?

You can see how Josbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josbell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Josbell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Josbell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Josbell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Josbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josbell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Josbell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Josbell. For the veterans among your Josbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josbell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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