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Joll Family History

Joll Surname Meaning

from the Middle English given name Julle see Jew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Joll family from?

You can see how Joll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joll family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joll families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Joll families living in Cornwall. This was about 27% of all the recorded Joll's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Joll families in 1891.
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What did your Joll ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Joll. 100% of Joll men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 85% of Joll women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Joll family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Joll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joll 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Joll. 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 401 military records available for the last name Joll. For the veterans among your Joll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joll lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Joll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Joll in 1960 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joll 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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