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Jolman Family History

Jolman 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: Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Holman, Tolman, Olman, Colman, Wolman, Zolman

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Where is the Jolman family from?

You can see how Jolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jolman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Jolman families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Jolman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jolman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jolman 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 Jolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jolman. 100% of Jolman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jolman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolman 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Jolman. 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 98 military records available for the last name Jolman. For the veterans among your Jolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jolman in 1964 was 79, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jolman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jolman 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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