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Josslin Family History

Josslin 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, Rossin, Goslin, Jolin, Gosselin, Joplin, Crosslin, Oslin

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Where is the Josslin family from?

You can see how Josslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josslin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Josslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Josslin family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Josslin's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Josslin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josslin 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 Josslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Josslin. 100% of Josslin men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Josslin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Josslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josslin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Josslin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Josslin. For the veterans among your Josslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josslin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Josslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Josslin in 1974 was 61, and 82 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Josslin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josslin 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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