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Lollis Family History

Lollis Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Lollo (see Lolli). It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the sense ‘belonging to of’ in this case ‘member of the Lolli family’.

This is also found as a Greek surname most probably of Italian origin (see Lolli).

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


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Where is the Lollis family from?

You can see how Lollis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lollis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lollis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Lollis families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lollis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lollis families in 1911.
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What did your Lollis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lollis. 38% of Lollis men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Lollis women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lollis were Operator and Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    21%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lollis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lollis 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Lollis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lollis. For the veterans among your Lollis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lollis lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lollis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Lollis in 1945 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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