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Jolla Family History

Jolla 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: Molla, Bolla, Golla, Colla, Rolla, Jolly, Zolla, Jolls, Villa, Falla

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Where is the Jolla family from?

You can see how Jolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jolla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jolla family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Jolla's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Jolla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jolla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jolla. 50% of Jolla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jolla women worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jolla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolla 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Jolla. 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 992 military records available for the last name Jolla. For the veterans among your Jolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolla lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Jolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jolla in 1966 was 75, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jolla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jolla 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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