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Joul Family History

Joul Name 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: Joel, Juul, Jou, Moul, John, Paul, You, Saul, Sol, Rout

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Where is the Joul family from?

You can see how Joul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Joul families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Joul families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Joul's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Joul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Joul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joul. 100% of Joul women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Joul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joul 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Joul. 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 43 military records available for the last name Joul. For the veterans among your Joul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joul lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Joul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Joul in 1964 was 72, and 43 in 2004.

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