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Sjolie Family History

Sjolie 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: Solie, Jolie, Solis, Sole, Soli, Sorlie, Sallie, Stobie, Sollie

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Where is the Sjolie family from?

You can see how Sjolie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjolie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sjolie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Sjolie families living in Minnesota. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sjolie's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sjolie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjolie 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 Sjolie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjolie. 84% of Sjolie men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Sjolie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Sjolie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjolie 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Sjolie. 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 97 military records available for the last name Sjolie. For the veterans among your Sjolie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjolie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sjolie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sjolie in 1962 was 72, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sjolie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjolie 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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