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Joscelyn Family History

Joscelyn Surname Meaning

see Joslin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Joscelyn family from?

You can see how Joscelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joscelyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Joscelyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Joscelyn families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Joscelyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Joscelyn families in 1891.
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What did your Joscelyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joscelyn. 100% of Joscelyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Joscelyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joscelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joscelyn 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Joscelyn. 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 198 military records available for the last name Joscelyn. For the veterans among your Joscelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joscelyn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Joscelyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Joscelyn in 1944 was 29, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joscelyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joscelyn 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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