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Josham Family History

Josham Surname Meaning

see Joachim.

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


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Where is the Josham family from?

You can see how Josham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Josham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Josham families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Josham's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Josham families in 1891.
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What did your Josham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Josham. 60% of Josham women worked as a Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Josham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josham 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Josham. 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 53 military records available for the last name Josham. For the veterans among your Josham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josham lifespan?

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