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Jolma Family History

Jolma 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: Holm, Holme, Cosma, Polman, Pola, Dolman, Kolman, Molla, Bolla, Toma

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Where is the Jolma family from?

You can see how Jolma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Jolma families living in Oregon. This was about 78% of all the recorded Jolma's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Jolma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jolma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jolma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jolma. 34% of Jolma men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Fisherman
    34%

What Jolma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Jolma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolma 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jolma. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jolma. For the veterans among your Jolma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jolma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jolma in 1963 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jolma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jolma 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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