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Jolin Name Meaning

French: derivative of Joly . English (Jersey Kent Cornwall): of Norman origin from the Old French and Middle English personal name Joelin a diminutive of the personal name Joel .

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


Similar surnames: Colin, Joslin, Polin, Tolin, Rolin, Nolin, Olin, Hulin, Bolin, Robin

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Where is the Jolin family from?

You can see how Jolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jolin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 219 Jolin families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Jolin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jolin families in 1911.
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What did your Jolin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jolin. 25% of Jolin men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Jolin women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jolin were Labourer and Commis. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Commis
    50%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Jolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jolin. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Jolin. For the veterans among your Jolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Jolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jolin in 1952 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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