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Josselyn Family History

Josselyn Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk and Essex): variant of Joslin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Josselyn family from?

You can see how Josselyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josselyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Josselyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Josselyn families living in Suffolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Josselyn's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Josselyn families in 1891.
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What did your Josselyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Estate Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Josselyn. 100% of Josselyn men worked as an Estate Carpenter and 58% of Josselyn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Estate Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Private Means
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Josselyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josselyn 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Josselyn. 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 Josselyn. For the veterans among your Josselyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josselyn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Josselyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Josselyn in 1954 was 26, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josselyn 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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