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Joke Family History

Joke 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: Jobe, Joki, Koke, Jonke, Hoke, Jose, Loke, Yoke, Joe, Coke

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Where is the Joke family from?

You can see how Joke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Joke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Joke families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Joke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joke 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 Joke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Manufacturer Of Teacher Beds and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joke. 100% of Joke men worked as a Manufacturer Of Teacher Beds and 100% of Joke women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Manufacturer Of Teacher Beds
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Joke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Joke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joke 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Joke. 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 702 military records available for the last name Joke. For the veterans among your Joke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Joke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Joke in 1963 was 69, and 65 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joke 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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