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Josiah Family History

Josiah Surname Meaning

English: from the Hebrew Biblical name Josiah understood as ‘God supports’

but the subject of alternative speculations such as ‘despair (from ya'ash) of God’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Josiah family from?

You can see how Josiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josiah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Josiah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Josiah families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Josiah's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Josiah families in 1891.
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What did your Josiah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Josiah. 100% of Josiah 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Josiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josiah 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Josiah. 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 Josiah. For the veterans among your Josiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josiah lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Josiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Josiah in 1958 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josiah 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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