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Joslow Family History

Joslow Name 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: Koslow, Jaslow, Joslin, Maslow, Kozlow, Rossow, Anslow, Solow, Enslow

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Where is the Joslow family from?

You can see how Joslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joslow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joslow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Joslow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joslow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joslow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joslow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Joslow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Joslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joslow 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Joslow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Joslow. For the veterans among your Joslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joslow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Joslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Joslow in 1963 was 80, and 91 in 2001.

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