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Josley Family History

Josley 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: Mosley, Bosley, Hosley, Osley, Josey, Jolley, Pooley, Cowley, Joslin

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Where is the Josley family from?

You can see how Josley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Josley families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Josley families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Josley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Josley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Josley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Josley. 100% of Josley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Josley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Josley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Josley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Josley. For the veterans among your Josley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Josley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Josley in 1971 was 33, and 24 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josley 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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