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Juel Family History

Juel Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: variant of Juhl.

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


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Where is the Juel family from?

You can see how Juel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Juel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Juel families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Juel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Juel families in 1911.
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What did your Juel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juel. 42% of Juel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Juel women worked as a House Work.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Juel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Juel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juel 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Juel. 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 498 military records available for the last name Juel. For the veterans among your Juel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Juel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Juel in 1950 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Juel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juel 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.

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