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Johle Family History

Johle 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: Bohle, Jehle, Ohle, Pohle, John, Noble, Mole, Mehle, Jobe, Bolle

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Where is the Johle family from?

You can see how Johle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Johle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Johle families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Johle's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Johle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Johle 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 Johle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Johle. 45% of Johle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Johle women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Johle were Farming and Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Johle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Johle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johle 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Johle. 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 201 military records available for the last name Johle. For the veterans among your Johle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Johle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Johle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Johle in 1969 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Johle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Johle 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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