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Jokelin Family History

Jokelin 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: Joslin, Jokela, Jolin, Joplin, Copelin, Jocelyn, Wakelin, Melin

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Where is the Jokelin family from?

You can see how Jokelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jokelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jokelin families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Jokelin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jokelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jokelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Jokelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jokelin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jokelin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jokelin. For the veterans among your Jokelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jokelin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1984, in the United States, Jokelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jokelin in 1955 was 44, and 78 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jokelin 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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