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Jollis Family History

Jollis 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: Lollis, Hollis, Jolles, Jollie, Ollis, Follis, Jolls, Collis, Joslin

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Where is the Jollis family from?

You can see how Jollis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jollis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jollis family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Jollis's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Jollis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jollis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Jollis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jollis 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Jollis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jollis. For the veterans among your Jollis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jollis lifespan?

Between 2003 and 2004, in the United States, Jollis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jollis in 2003 was 87, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jollis 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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