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Jolon Family History

Jolon 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: Colon, Rolon, Solon, Jolin, Bolon, Polon, Jodon, Golon, John, Nolen

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Where is the Jolon family from?

You can see how Jolon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Jolon families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Jolon family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jolon's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Jolon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Jolon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jolon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jolon. For the veterans among your Jolon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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