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Joerling Family History

Joerling 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: Herling, Hoefling, Sterling, Doering, Werling, Doelling, Sperling

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Where is the Joerling family from?

You can see how Joerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joerling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Joerling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Joerling families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Joerling's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Joerling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joerling 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 Joerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joerling. 34% of Joerling 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm
    25%
  • Baker
    17%

What Joerling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Joerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joerling 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Joerling. 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 36 military records available for the last name Joerling. For the veterans among your Joerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joerling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Joerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Joerling in 1967 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joerling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joerling 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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