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Joule Family History

Joule Surname Meaning

see Jewell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Joule family from?

You can see how Joule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joule family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Joule families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Joule families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Joule's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Joule families in 1891.
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What did your Joule ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joule. 60% of Joule men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Joule women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joule were Bus Conductor and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Shop Porter
    20%
  • Bus Conductor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Joule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joule 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Joule. 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 193 military records available for the last name Joule. For the veterans among your Joule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joule lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Joule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Joule in 1967 was 79, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joule 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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