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Joules Family History

Joules Surname Meaning

see Jewels.

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


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Where is the Joules family from?

You can see how Joules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joules family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joules families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Joules families living in Cheshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Joules's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Joules families in 1891.
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What did your Joules ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mineral Water Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joules. 50% of Joules men worked as a Mineral Water Manufacturer and 78% of Joules women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joules were French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Mineral Water Manufacturer
    50%
  • French Polisher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    23%

What Joules family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Joules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joules 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Joules. 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 54 military records available for the last name Joules. For the veterans among your Joules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joules lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Joules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Joules in 1975 was 24, and 81 in 2002.

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