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Joles Family History

Joles Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Hebrew personal name Yoel (see Joel) + Yiddish possessive -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Joles family from?

You can see how Joles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Joles families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Joles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Joles families in 1891.
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What did your Joles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joles. 67% of Joles men worked as a Farm Labourer and 43% of Joles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Joles were General Labourer and At Home.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    67%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • House Wife
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • At Home
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Joles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joles 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Joles. 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 639 military records available for the last name Joles. For the veterans among your Joles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joles lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Joles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Joles in 1960 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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