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Joehlin Family History

Joehlin 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: Joslin, Poehlein, Rochlin, Moehling, Jolin, Juhlin, Ohlin, Stehlin

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Where is the Joehlin family from?

You can see how Joehlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joehlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Joehlin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Joehlin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Joehlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joehlin 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 Joehlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joehlin. 72% of Joehlin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Owner
    29%

What Joehlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Joehlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joehlin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Joehlin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Joehlin. For the veterans among your Joehlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joehlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Joehlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Joehlin in 1962 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joehlin 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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