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Jossin Family History

Jossin 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: Joslin, Rossin, Cossin, Cousin, Voisin, Bassin, Hoskin, Justin

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Where is the Jossin family from?

You can see how Jossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jossin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jossin families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Jossin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jossin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jossin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jossin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Jossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jossin 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 Jossin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jossin. For the veterans among your Jossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jossin lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2000, in the United States, Jossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jossin in 1999 was 86, and 79 in 2000.

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