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Yoshua Family History

Yoshua 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, Yoshida, Gosha, Yochum, Lashua, Hua, You, Rosa, Posa, Cosma

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Where is the Yoshua family from?

You can see how Yoshua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yoshua family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yoshua families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yoshua's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yoshua families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yoshua 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 17 census records available for the last name Yoshua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yoshua 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yoshua. 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 military records available for the last name Yoshua. For the veterans among your Yoshua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yoshua lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yoshua 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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