Joo Surname Meaning & Joo Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Joo family from?

You can see how Joo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Joo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Joo families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Joo families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Joo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joo 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 Joo. 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 877 military records available for the last name Joo. For the veterans among your Joo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Joo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Joo in 1955 was 50, and 61 in 2004.

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