Origins of the Josham surname

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    In 1921, most Joshams lived in south-west

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    1 Josham Travel & migration records
    260 Joshams found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Josham

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    What are the most common Josham first names?

    John

    Samuel

    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Joshams

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Joshams in 1921

    Cigarette Maker

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    Domestic Servant

    3

    Chocolate Dipper

    2

    Cigar Maker

    2

    Ag Farm Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Joshams in 1921

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    5

    General Labourer

    4

    Drawer Coal Miner

    2

    Infant

    2

    Baker's Labourer

    1

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