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Joshlin Family History

Joshlin 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: Joslin, Goslin, Rochlin, Jolin, Juhlin, Ohlin, Joshi, Joplin, Oslin

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Where is the Joshlin family from?

You can see how Joshlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joshlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joshlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Joshlin family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Joshlin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Joshlin families in 1891.
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What did your Joshlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joshlin. 43% of Joshlin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Joshlin women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Road Work
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joshlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joshlin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Joshlin. 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 587 military records available for the last name Joshlin. For the veterans among your Joshlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joshlin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Joshlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Joshlin in 1952 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joshlin 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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