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Jolet Family History

Jolet 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: Joles, Nolet, Mole, Nolen, Jobe, Toles, Hole, Cole, Golec, Dole

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Where is the Jolet family from?

You can see how Jolet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jolet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jolet family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jolet's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Jolet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jolet 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 Jolet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salt Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jolet. 67% of Jolet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jolet women worked as a Salt Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Janitor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salt Packer
    100%

What Jolet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Jolet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolet 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Jolet. 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 130 military records available for the last name Jolet. For the veterans among your Jolet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolet lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Jolet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jolet in 1959 was 37, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jolet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jolet 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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