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Joshem Family History

Joshem 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: Jochem, Joshua, Goshen, Bosher, Jose, Dosher, Oshel, Osher, Joshi

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Where is the Joshem family from?

You can see how Joshem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joshem family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Joshem family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Joshem's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Joshem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joshem 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 5 census records available for the last name Joshem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joshem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Joshem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Joshem. For the veterans among your Joshem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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