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Journell Family History

Journell Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Journel: from a derivative of Old French jorn ‘day’ a measure of land representing an area that could be plowed in a day (see Journet).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Journell family from?

You can see how Journell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Journell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Journell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Journell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Journell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Journell families in 1891.
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What did your Journell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Journell. 43% of Journell men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

What Journell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Journell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Journell 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Journell. 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 174 military records available for the last name Journell. For the veterans among your Journell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Journell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Journell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Journell in 1946 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Journell 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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