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Jolivette Name Meaning

Altered form of French Jolivet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Boulette, Millette, Piette, Ouimette, Follette, Robinette, Ouelette

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Where is the Jolivette family from?

You can see how Jolivette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolivette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jolivette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jolivette families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jolivette's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jolivette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jolivette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jolivette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jolivette. 42% of Jolivette men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Jolivette women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jolivette were Gardner and Factory. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Gardner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Factory
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jolivette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolivette 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jolivette. 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 253 military records available for the last name Jolivette. For the veterans among your Jolivette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolivette lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Jolivette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jolivette in 1945 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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