Origins of the Jolliffe surname
About the Jolliffes
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Interesting facts about Jolliffe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jolliffe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1541.
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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
