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Jojola Name Meaning

Native American (Pueblo) and Hispanic: nickname from a word presumably meaning ‘sesame seed’ in the Southern Tiwa (Pueblo) language. This surname originated in Isleta Pueblo NM.

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


Similar surnames: Motola, Pesola, Koroma, Somoza, Bobola, Oyola, Tobola, Homola, Noyola

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Where is the Jojola family from?

You can see how Jojola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jojola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jojola families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 123 Jojola families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Jojola's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Jojola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jojola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jojola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jojola. 33% of Jojola men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Jojola women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jojola were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Maid
    34%
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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Jojola. 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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There are 316 military records available for the last name Jojola. For the veterans among your Jojola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jojola lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Jojola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jojola in 1945 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

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