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Joshi Family History

Joshi Surname Meaning

Indian: Brahmin occupational name from Hindi joshi ‘astrologer’ Sanskrit jyotiṣī.

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


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Where is the Joshi family from?

You can see how Joshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joshi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Joshi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Joshi family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Joshi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Joshi families in 1911.
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What did your Joshi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joshi. 50% of Joshi men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Joshi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Joshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joshi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Joshi. 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 67 military records available for the last name Joshi. For the veterans among your Joshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joshi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Joshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Joshi in 1957 was 40, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joshi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joshi 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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