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Josslyn Family History

Josslyn 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: Joslyn, Josselyn, Joslin, Jocelyn, Mossman, Fossey, Cossey, Posson

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Where is the Josslyn family from?

You can see how Josslyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josslyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Josslyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Josslyn family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Josslyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Josslyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Josslyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Josslyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josslyn 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Josslyn. 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 63 military records available for the last name Josslyn. For the veterans among your Josslyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Josslyn lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1985, in the United States, Josslyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Josslyn in 1982 was 85, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Josslyn 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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