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Josleyn Family History

Josleyn 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: Joslyn, Joslin, Mosley, Bosley, Hosley, Osley, Josten, Josselyn

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Where is the Josleyn family from?

You can see how Josleyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josleyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Josleyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Josleyn family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Josleyn's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Josleyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Josleyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josleyn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Josleyn. 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 28 military records available for the last name Josleyn. For the veterans among your Josleyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josleyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Josleyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Josleyn in 1965 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josleyn 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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