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Jorlie Family History

Jorlie 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: Sorlie, Jollie, Jolie, Joslin, Norrie, Corrie, Forgie, Sollie, Norlin

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Where is the Jorlie family from?

You can see how Jorlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorlie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Jorlie family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorlie's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Jorlie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Jorlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorlie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jorlie. 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 military records available for the last name Jorlie. For the veterans among your Jorlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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