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Sjol Family History

Sjol 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: Sol, Son, Sok, So, Saul, Pool, Job, Som, Krol, Sell

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Where is the Sjol family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sjol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjol. 34% of Sjol men worked as a Meat Cutter.

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Sjol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Sjol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjol 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sjol. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sjol. For the veterans among your Sjol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjol lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Sjol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sjol in 1955 was 26, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjol 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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