This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Julius family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Julius Family History

Julius Surname Meaning

German, Dutch, and African (mainly Tanzania, also e.g. South Africa): from the Latin personal name Julius, originally an aristocratic Roman surname made famous by Julius Caesar, the first Roman emperor.

The personal name was borne in the Middle Ages by various minor Christian saints and was nearly as popular as its derivative Julianus (see Julian).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Julius family from?

You can see how Julius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Julius family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Julius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 71 Julius families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Julius's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Julius families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Julius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Julius ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Julius. 32% of Julius men worked as a Journalier.

View Census Data for Julius | Data not to scale

*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

  • Journalier
    32%
  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Logger
    13%
  • Income
    13%

What Julius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Julius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Julius census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Julius

Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Julius. 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.

View all Julius immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Julius. For the veterans among your Julius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Julius military records

You've only scratched the surface of Julius family history

Discover More

What is the average Julius lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Julius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Julius in 1944 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Julius

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Julius 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Julius family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial