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Jokelson Family History

Jokelson 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, Kelson, Torkelson, Okeson, Hokenson, Askelson, Fogelson

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Where is the Jokelson family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jokelson 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 Jokelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jokelson. 100% of Jokelson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Jokelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jokelson 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Jokelson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jokelson. For the veterans among your Jokelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jokelson lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Jokelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jokelson in 1975 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jokelson 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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