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Jolley Family History

Jolley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jolly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jolley family from?

You can see how Jolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jolley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 610 Jolley families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jolley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jolley families in 1891.
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What did your Jolley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jolley. 13% of Jolley men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Jolley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jolley were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Gardener
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 57,000 census records available for the last name Jolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolley 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Jolley. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Jolley. For the veterans among your Jolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Jolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jolley in 1944 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jolley 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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