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Josslyne Family History

Josslyne 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, Josselyn, Joslin, Gorsline, Gosline, Jocelyn, Fosse, Coyne

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Where is the Josslyne family from?

You can see how Josslyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josslyne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Josslyne families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Josslyne's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Josslyne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Josslyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josslyne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Josslyne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Josslyne. For the veterans among your Josslyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josslyne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josslyne 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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