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Josama Family History

Josama 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: Joshua, Toyama, Sama, Cosma, Oyama, Kodama, Koyama, Aoyama, Losada

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Josama. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Josama. For the veterans among your Josama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josama lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Josama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Josama in 1996 was 53, and 40 in 1998.

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