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Joelsohn Family History

Joelsohn 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: Joelson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Johnson, Ohlson

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Where is the Joelsohn family from?

You can see how Joelsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joelsohn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Joelsohn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Joelsohn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Joelsohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joelsohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Joelsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joelsohn 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Joelsohn. 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 61 military records available for the last name Joelsohn. For the veterans among your Joelsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joelsohn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Joelsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Joelsohn in 1967 was 72, and 94 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joelsohn 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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