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Joshway Family History

Joshway 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: Joshua, Bushway, Foshay, Lashway, Conway, Rodway, Hoshaw, Longway

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Where is the Joshway family from?

You can see how Joshway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joshway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joshway family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Joshway's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Joshway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joshway 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 70 census records available for the last name Joshway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joshway 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Joshway. 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 17 military records available for the last name Joshway. For the veterans among your Joshway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joshway lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Joshway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Joshway in 1980 was 72, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joshway 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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