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Josland Family History

Josland Surname Meaning

see Joslin.

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


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Where is the Josland family from?

You can see how Josland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Josland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Josland families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Josland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Josland families in 1891.
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What did your Josland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Compositor Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Josland. 100% of Josland men worked as a Compositor Retired and 100% of Josland 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Compositor Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Josland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josland 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Josland. 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 77 military records available for the last name Josland. For the veterans among your Josland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josland lifespan?

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