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Julia Family History

Julia Surname Meaning

Catalan (Julià): from the personal name Julià Catalan form of Julian.

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


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Where is the Julia family from?

You can see how Julia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Julia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Julia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 31 Julia families living in British Columbia. This was about 42% of all the recorded Julia's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Julia families in 1911.
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What did your Julia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Julia. 22% of Julia men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Julia women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Julia were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

What Julia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Julia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Julia 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Julia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Julia. For the veterans among your Julia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Julia lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Julia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Julia in 1945 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Julia 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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