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Joash Family History

Joash 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: Coash, Jonas, Ash, Roach, Nash, Coach, Rosh, Dash, Rash, Noah

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Where is the Joash family from?

You can see how Joash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joash family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Joash families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Joash family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Joash's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Joash families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Joash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joash 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Joash. 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 4 military records available for the last name Joash. For the veterans among your Joash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joash lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Joash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Joash in 1994 was 88, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joash 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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