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Jollymore Family History

Jollymore Name 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: Collymore, Collamore, Cullimore, Fillmore, Bellemore, Bellmore

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Where is the Jollymore family from?

You can see how Jollymore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jollymore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jollymore families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 204 Jollymore families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jollymore's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Jollymore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jollymore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jollymore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jollymore. 19% of Jollymore men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jollymore women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Fisherman
    15%
  • Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Jollymore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jollymore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jollymore 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Jollymore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Jollymore. For the veterans among your Jollymore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jollymore lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jollymore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jollymore in 1963 was 85, and 89 in 2003.

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