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Joels Family History

Joels Name Meaning

see Jewels .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Roels, Joel, Joens, Joers, Jolls, Jonas, Noel, Jokela, Jones, Moes

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Where is the Joels family from?

You can see how Joels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joels families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Joels family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Joels's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Joels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Joels. 43% of Joels men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Joels 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joels 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Joels. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Joels. For the veterans among your Joels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Joels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Joels in 1965 was 67, and 83 in 2001.

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