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Early Origins of the Joell family

The surname Joell was first found in Austria, where the name Joel became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Joell family

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Joell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Joel, Joell, Joele, Joelle, Joels, Joells, Joeles, Joele, Jeol, Joelles, Jeole, Joelz and many more.

Early Notables of the Joell family

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United States Joell migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Joell Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Silvester Joell, who landed in Virginia in 1699 1
Joell Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Mary Joell, who arrived in Virginia in 1701 1


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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