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Josuah Family History

Josuah 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: Joshua, Joseph, Osuch, Jostad, Jonas, Shah, Osman, Rosa, Jordan

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Where is the Josuah family from?

You can see how Josuah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Josuah family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Josuah families living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Josuah's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Josuah families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Josuah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Josuah 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 Josuah. 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 Josuah. For the veterans among your Josuah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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