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Jolleff Family History

Jolleff 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: Jolliff, Dolloff, Jolles, Jolley, Olliff, Jolliffe, Toller, Bolle

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Where is the Jolleff family from?

You can see how Jolleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolleff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jolleff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jolleff family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jolleff's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jolleff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Jolleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolleff 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jolleff. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jolleff. For the veterans among your Jolleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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