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Joherl Family History

Joherl 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: Johner, Jovel, Moher, Roher, Joel, Johal, Jowers, Joerg, Hoerl, Joers

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Where is the Joherl family from?

You can see how Joherl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joherl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Joherl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Joherl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Joherl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joherl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Joherl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Joherl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joherl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Joherl. 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 7 military records available for the last name Joherl. For the veterans among your Joherl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joherl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1993, in the United States, Joherl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Joherl in 1959 was 68, and 72 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joherl 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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