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Jokola Family History

Jokola 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: Jokela, Jojola, Sokol, Yokota, Eskola, Hakola, Gogola, Loyola, Tobola

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Where is the Jokola family from?

You can see how Jokola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jokola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jokola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jokola families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jokola's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jokola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jokola 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 48 census records available for the last name Jokola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jokola 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Jokola. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jokola. For the veterans among your Jokola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jokola lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Jokola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jokola in 1958 was 60, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jokola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jokola 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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