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Jorel Family History

Jorel 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: Borel, Orel, Morel, Sorel, Jovel, Vorel, Joel, Dore, More, Jobe

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Where is the Jorel family from?

You can see how Jorel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jorel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Jorel family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorel's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Jorel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorel 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 Jorel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jorel. 100% of Jorel women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Jorel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Jorel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jorel. For the veterans among your Jorel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Jorel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jorel in 1972 was 83, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorel 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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