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Jokela Family History

Jokela Name Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from joki ‘river’ + the locative suffix -la with reference to their riverside location. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in western southern and northern Finland. In the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century the name was also adopted as an ornamental name by Finns without surnames and by those wishing to replace Swedish surnames.

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

Similar surnames: Koskela, Kotila, Makela, Kell, Rosell, Rodela, Morera, Kula, Morea

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Where is the Jokela family from?

You can see how Jokela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jokela family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jokela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jokela family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jokela's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jokela families in 1911.

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What did your Jokela ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
23%
Laborer
17%
Miner
13%
Dairy Farmer
9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk
40%
Maid
20%
Housework
20%
Waitress
20%

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What Jokela family records will you find?

Census Records
There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jokela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jokela 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jokela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.
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Draft Cards
There are 268 military records available for the last name Jokela. For the veterans among your Jokela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

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

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Draft Cards

There are 268 military records available for the last name Jokela. For the veterans among your Jokela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jokela lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jokela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jokela in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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