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Jollief Family History

Jollief 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: Jollie, Jolliff, Hollier, Sollie, Collier, Jolles, Rollie, Ollie

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Where is the Jollief family from?

You can see how Jollief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jollief family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jollief families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jollief family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Jollief's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jollief families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Jollief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jollief 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jollief. 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 Jollief. For the veterans among your Jollief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jollief lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Jollief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jollief in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jollief 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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