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Jollay Family History

Jollay 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: Jolly, Jolley, Dollar, Molloy, Folley, Molla, Bolla, Kallay, Polly

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Where is the Jollay family from?

You can see how Jollay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jollay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jollay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jollay families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Jollay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jollay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jollay 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 Jollay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jollay. 31% of Jollay men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Minister
    16%

What Jollay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Jollay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jollay 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jollay. 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 106 military records available for the last name Jollay. For the veterans among your Jollay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jollay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jollay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jollay in 1963 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jollay 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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