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Jocelyn Name Meaning

English: variant of Joslin . Haitian: either of English origin (see 1 above) or an altered form of French and Breton Josselin a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Joslyn, Josselyn, Joel, Conely, Rocklin, Joly, Morelan, Copelan

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Where is the Jocelyn family from?

You can see how Jocelyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jocelyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jocelyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Jocelyn families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jocelyn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jocelyn families in 1911.
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What did your Jocelyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jocelyn. 23% of Jocelyn men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Jocelyn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jocelyn were Maintenance and Seamstress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Maintenance
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Jocelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jocelyn 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Jocelyn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Jocelyn. For the veterans among your Jocelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jocelyn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Jocelyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jocelyn in 1957 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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