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Iolli Family History

Iolli Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Polli, Lolli, Rolli, Ciolli, Colli, Toll, Doll, Bolle, Pioli, Moll

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Where is the Iolli family from?

You can see how Iolli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iolli family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Iolli families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Iolli's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Iolli families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iolli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Iolli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iolli 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Iolli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Iolli. For the veterans among your Iolli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iolli lifespan?

Average Iolli life expectancy in 1980 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iolli 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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