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Jolivet Name Meaning

French: diminutive of Joly derived from Old French jolif ‘cheerful lively pretty’.

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


Similar surnames: Olive, Olivero, Oliver, Rivet, Pollet, Polite, Polit, Jelinek, Julien

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Where is the Jolivet family from?

You can see how Jolivet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolivet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jolivet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 47 Jolivet families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Jolivet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jolivet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jolivet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jolivet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jolivet. 50% of Jolivet men 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
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jolivet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolivet 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Jolivet. 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 340 military records available for the last name Jolivet. For the veterans among your Jolivet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolivet lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Jolivet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jolivet in 1949 was 34, and 90 in 2004.

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