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Joliffe Family History

Joliffe Surname Meaning

see Jolliffe.

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


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Where is the Joliffe family from?

You can see how Joliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Joliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Joliffe families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Joliffe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Joliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Joliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Joliffe. 100% of Joliffe 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Joliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joliffe 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Joliffe. 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 273 military records available for the last name Joliffe. For the veterans among your Joliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joliffe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Joliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Joliffe in 1970 was 70, and 16 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Joliffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joliffe 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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