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Joslen Family History

Joslen Surname Meaning

see Joslin.

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


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Where is the Joslen family from?

You can see how Joslen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joslen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Joslen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Joslen families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Joslen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Joslen families in 1891.
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What did your Joslen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joslen. 100% of Joslen 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Joslen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joslen 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Joslen. 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 176 military records available for the last name Joslen. For the veterans among your Joslen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joslen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Joslen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Joslen in 1965 was 74, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joslen 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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