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Joslin Family History

Joslin Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin):: from the Old French personal name Goscelin Gosselin Joscelin from ancient Germanic Goz(e)lin a diminutive of a short form of compound names based on the element goz (from gaut an ethnic name meaning ‘Geat’ or ‘Goth’; see Goss).

Alternatively, perhaps a diminutive of the Old French personal name Josse (Old Breton Judoc); see Joyce.

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


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Where is the Joslin family from?

You can see how Joslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 380 Joslin families living in Essex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Joslin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Joslin families in 1891.
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What did your Joslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joslin. 11% of Joslin men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Joslin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joslin were Builders Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Horseman On Farm
    7%
  • Shop Assistant
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Joslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joslin 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Joslin. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Joslin. For the veterans among your Joslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joslin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Joslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Joslin in 1943 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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