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Joad Family History

Joad Surname 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: Hoad, Coad, Joa, Moad, Goad, John, Jonas, Lord, Bond, Hood

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Where is the Joad family from?

You can see how Joad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Joad families living in Kent. This was about 51% of all the recorded Joad's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Joad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Joad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joad. 75% of Joad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Invalid Attendant
    9%
  • Coat gown Packer
    9%
  • School Mistress Retired
    9%

What Joad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joad 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Joad. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Joad. For the veterans among your Joad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joad lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Joad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Joad in 1968 was 57, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joad 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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