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Jolliffs Family History

Jolliffs 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, Jolliffe, Olliff, Elliff, Topliff, Oliff, Dolloff, Collins

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You can see how Jolliffs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolliffs family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jolliffs families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jolliffs's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Jolliffs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Jolliffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolliffs 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jolliffs. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jolliffs. For the veterans among your Jolliffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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