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Jolinston Family History

Jolinston 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: Johnston, Linton, Allington, Covington, Colston, Wollaston, Rolston

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Where is the Jolinston family from?

You can see how Jolinston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolinston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jolinston family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jolinston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jolinston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Jolinston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolinston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jolinston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jolinston. For the veterans among your Jolinston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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