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Josha Family History

Josha 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, Gosha, Joshi, John, Rosa, Posa, Cosma, Kosa, Costa, Rosh

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Where is the Josha family from?

You can see how Josha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Josha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Josha families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Josha's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Josha families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josha 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 101 census records available for the last name Josha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josha 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Josha. 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 military records available for the last name Josha. For the veterans among your Josha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josha lifespan?

Average Josha life expectancy in 1994 was 23 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josha 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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