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Joielin Family History

Joielin 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: Joslin, Jolin, Joplin, Copelin, Jocelyn, Melin, Helin, Jokela

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Where is the Joielin family from?

You can see how Joielin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joielin family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Joielin families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Joielin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Joielin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Joielin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joielin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Joielin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Joielin. For the veterans among your Joielin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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