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Joker Family History

Joker 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: Roker, Koker, Boker, Jonker, Coker, Loker, Baker, Over, Asker, Anker

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Where is the Joker family from?

You can see how Joker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Joker family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joker's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Joker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joker. 100% of Joker men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Joker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Joker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joker 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Joker. 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 56 military records available for the last name Joker. For the veterans among your Joker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Joker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Joker in 1966 was 92, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joker 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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