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Josler Family History

Josler 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: Hosler, Bosler, Rosler, Mosler, Osler, Fosler, Vosler, Oster, Ostler

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Where is the Josler family from?

You can see how Josler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Josler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Josler families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Josler's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Josler families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Josler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josler 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Josler. 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 8 military records available for the last name Josler. For the veterans among your Josler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Josler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Josler in 1966 was 68, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josler 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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