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Journeaux Family History

Journeaux Surname Meaning

From the plural of journal ‘amount of plough-work that can be done in one day’ (from jour 'day day's work').

Compare Jersey Norman French journalyi ‘day-labourer’.

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


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Where is the Journeaux family from?

You can see how Journeaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Journeaux family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Journeaux families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Journeaux families living in Channel Islands. This was about 98% of all the recorded Journeaux's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Journeaux families in 1891.
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What did your Journeaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Journeaux. 100% of Journeaux men worked as a House Decorator and 100% of Journeaux women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • House Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Journeaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Journeaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Journeaux 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Journeaux. 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 202 military records available for the last name Journeaux. For the veterans among your Journeaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Journeaux lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Journeaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Journeaux in 1982 was 81, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Journeaux 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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