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Mcjolly Family History

Mcjolly Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mccolly, Mccolley, Mcnally, Jolly, Mccoll, Mcnelly, Mccully, Mccally

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Where is the Mcjolly family from?

You can see how Mcjolly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjolly family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Mcjolly families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcjolly's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcjolly families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcjolly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcjolly ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcjolly ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Mcjolly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjolly 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 immigration records available for the last name Mcjolly. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mcjolly. For the veterans among your Mcjolly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcjolly lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Mcjolly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcjolly in 1988 was 64, and 52 in 1998.

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