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Origins of the Jolliffe surname

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Where do most Jolliffes live?

In 1921, most Jolliffes lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Jolliffes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 13,000 records for the Jolliffe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1541.

Who were Jolliffes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Jolliffe first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Jolliffes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jolliffes in 1921
Dressmaker

89

Laundress

43

Living On Own Means

36

Private Means

33

General Servant Domestic

27

Common Male occupations for Jolliffes in 1921
Carpenter

67

Agricultural Labourer

49

General Labourer

43

Gardener

37

Clerk

30

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