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Jiels Family History

Jiels 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: Riels, Kiel, Field, Ries, Hils, Miele, Nies, Mies, Biel, Lies

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Where is the Jiels family from?

You can see how Jiels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiels family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Jiels family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jiels's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Jiels families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Jiels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiels 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jiels. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jiels. For the veterans among your Jiels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiels 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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