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Joselyn Family History

Joselyn Surname Meaning

see Joslin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Joselyn family from?

You can see how Joselyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joselyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Joselyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Joselyn families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Joselyn's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Joselyn families in 1891.
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What did your Joselyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joselyn. 100% of Joselyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joselyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joselyn 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Joselyn. 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 295 military records available for the last name Joselyn. For the veterans among your Joselyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joselyn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Joselyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Joselyn in 1951 was 44, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joselyn 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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