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Josher Family History

Josher 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: Bosher, Dosher, Osher, Mosher, Fisher, Oster, Usher, Joshua, Risher

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Where is the Josher family from?

You can see how Josher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Josher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Josher family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Josher's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Josher families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Josher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josher 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Josher. 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 16 military records available for the last name Josher. For the veterans among your Josher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josher lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Josher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Josher in 1977 was 76, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josher 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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