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Jolf Family History

Jolf 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: Wolf, Rolf, Nolf, Bolf, Colf, Joly, John, Bold, Gold, Mole

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Where is the Jolf family from?

You can see how Jolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jolf families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jolf's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Jolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jolf 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 55 census records available for the last name Jolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolf 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jolf. 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 Jolf. For the veterans among your Jolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolf lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jolf 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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