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Jolliff Family History

Jolliff Surname Meaning

English: variant of Jolly.

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


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Where is the Jolliff family from?

You can see how Jolliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jolliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Jolliff families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jolliff's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Jolliff families in 1891.
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What did your Jolliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fisherman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jolliff. 67% of Jolliff men worked as a Fisherman and 92% of Jolliff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jolliff were Retired and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Fisherman
    67%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%

What Jolliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Jolliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolliff 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Jolliff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jolliff. For the veterans among your Jolliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolliff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Jolliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jolliff in 1953 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jolliff 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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