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Jolson Family History

Jolson Surname Meaning

Perhaps from the Middle English personal name Joel (see Jewell) + son but confirmatory early spellings are lacking.

The available evidence suggests it is a variant of Jewson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jolson family from?

You can see how Jolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jolson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Jolson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Jolson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jolson families in 1891.
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What did your Jolson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolson 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Jolson. 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 132 military records available for the last name Jolson. For the veterans among your Jolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jolson in 1964 was 72, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jolson 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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