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Jollimore Family History

Jollimore 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: Cullimore, Collymore, Collamore, Gallimore, Baltimore, Fillmore

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Where is the Jollimore family from?

You can see how Jollimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jollimore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jollimore families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 64 Jollimore families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jollimore's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jollimore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jollimore 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 Jollimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jollimore. 44% of Jollimore men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Jollimore women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Fisherman
    44%
  • Lumberman
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Jollimore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jollimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jollimore 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Jollimore. 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 141 military records available for the last name Jollimore. For the veterans among your Jollimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jollimore lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Jollimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jollimore in 1961 was 64, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jollimore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jollimore 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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