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Josling Family History

Josling Surname Meaning

see Joslin.

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


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Where is the Josling family from?

You can see how Josling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Josling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Josling families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Josling's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Josling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Josling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Josling. 15% of Josling men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 74% of Josling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Josling were Salesman and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Solicitors Managing Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

What Josling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Josling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josling 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Josling. 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 316 military records available for the last name Josling. For the veterans among your Josling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Josling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Josling in 1965 was 66, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josling 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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