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Joukes Family History

Joukes 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: Jukes, Jones, Rokes, Oakes, Jonker, Tukes, Jules, Younes, Jonke

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Where is the Joukes family from?

You can see how Joukes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joukes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Joukes families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Joukes's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Joukes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Joukes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joukes 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Joukes. 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 Joukes. For the veterans among your Joukes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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