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Julien Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Julien French form of Julian . In North America this surname is also a shortened form of French Saint-Julien (see St. Julien ). English: variant of Julian .

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


Similar surnames: Julian, Jules, Hulin, Julius, Juliano, Lien, Jolin, Cullen, Ulin

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Where is the Julien family from?

You can see how Julien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Julien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Julien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 947 Julien families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Julien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Julien families in 1911.
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What did your Julien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Julien. 27% of Julien men worked as a Cultivateur and 12% of Julien women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Julien were Menuisier and Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%
  • Menuisier
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    12%
  • Servante
    9%
  • Journalier
    9%
  • Cultivateur
    7%
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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Julien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Julien 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Julien. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Julien. For the veterans among your Julien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Julien lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Julien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Julien in 1940 was 35, and 67 in 2004.

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