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Juell Family History

Juell 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: Guell, Quell, Duell, Tuell, Buell, Juel, Euell, Suell, Bell, Fell

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Where is the Juell family from?

You can see how Juell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Juell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Juell families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Juell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Juell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juell 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 Juell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juell. 28% of Juell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Juell women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Service Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Juell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Juell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juell 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Juell. 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 158 military records available for the last name Juell. For the veterans among your Juell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Juell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Juell in 1957 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juell 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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