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Jolie Name Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Joly and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Colle, Colie, Jolin, Solie, Olive, Molle, Bouie, Sole, Poli, Polit

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Where is the Jolie family from?

You can see how Jolie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jolie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 90 Jolie families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Jolie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jolie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jolie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jolie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Jolie. 32% of Jolie men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Jolie women worked as a Journalier. .

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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

  • Journalier
    32%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jolie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolie 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Jolie. 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 285 military records available for the last name Jolie. For the veterans among your Jolie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jolie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jolie in 1964 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

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