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Joels Family History

Joels Surname Meaning

see Jewels.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Joels family from?

You can see how Joels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Joels families living in Hampshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Joels's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Joels families in 1891.
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What did your Joels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joels. 67% of Joels women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joels 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Joels. 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 121 military records available for the last name Joels. For the veterans among your Joels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Joels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Joels in 1965 was 67, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joels 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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