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Joelle Family History

Joelle 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: Jelle, Koelle, Toelle, Roelle, Hoelle, Noelle, Bolle, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Joelle family from?

You can see how Joelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joelle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Joelle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Joelle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Joelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joelle 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Joelle. 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 2 military records available for the last name Joelle. For the veterans among your Joelle 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 Joelle 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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