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Joleson Family History

Joleson 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: Oleson, Coleson, Johnson, Oveson, Okeson, Rolfson, Tolleson, Olsson

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Where is the Joleson family from?

You can see how Joleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joleson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Joleson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Joleson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joleson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joleson 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 Joleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stock Feeder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Joleson. 100% of Joleson men worked as a Stock Feeder.

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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

  • Stock Feeder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Joleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joleson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Joleson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Joleson. For the veterans among your Joleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joleson

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