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Jokens Family History

Jokens 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: Joens, Ovens, Jokela, Jones, Rokes, Loken, Bowens, Owens, Johns, Jons

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Where is the Jokens family from?

You can see how Jokens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jokens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jokens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jokens family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jokens's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Jokens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Jokens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jokens 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jokens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jokens. For the veterans among your Jokens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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