This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Jokiel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Jokiel Family History

Jokiel 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: Kiel, Jokinen, Jokela, Joki, Jovel, Popiel, Nykiel, Juniel, Yokel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Jokiel family from?

You can see how Jokiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jokiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jokiel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jokiel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jokiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jokiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Jokiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jokiel. 50% of Jokiel men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Jokiel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Jokiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Jokiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jokiel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Jokiel

Passenger Lists

There are 78 immigration records available for the last name Jokiel. 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.

View all Jokiel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Jokiel. For the veterans among your Jokiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jokiel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jokiel family history

Discover More

What is the average Jokiel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jokiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jokiel in 1964 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jokiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jokiel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jokiel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial