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Jolibois Family History

Jolibois Surname Meaning

French: topographic name meaning literally ‘joyful (or attractive) wood’ composed of Old French joli(f) ‘cheerful lively pretty’ + bois ‘wood’.

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


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Where is the Jolibois family from?

You can see how Jolibois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolibois family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jolibois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Jolibois family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jolibois's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jolibois families in 1891.
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What did your Jolibois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jolibois. 55% of Jolibois men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    55%
  • Journalier
    28%
  • Trapper
    19%

What Jolibois family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Jolibois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolibois 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jolibois. 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 69 military records available for the last name Jolibois. For the veterans among your Jolibois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolibois lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Jolibois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jolibois in 1971 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jolibois 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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