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Joshie Family History

Joshie 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: Joshi, Joshua, Joslin, Doshi, Jessie, Jose, Koskie, Dostie, Bossie

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Where is the Joshie family from?

You can see how Joshie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joshie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Joshie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Joshie family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joshie's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Joshie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joshie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Joshie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joshie 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Joshie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Joshie. For the veterans among your Joshie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joshie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Joshie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Joshie in 1969 was 84, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joshie 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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