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Jolk Family History

Jolk 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: Volk, Polk, Olk, Kolk, Wolk, Jock, Folk, Joly, John, Sok

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Where is the Jolk family from?

You can see how Jolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jolk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jolk families living in Washington. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jolk's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Jolk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jolk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jolk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Jolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jolk 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Jolk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Jolk. For the veterans among your Jolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jolk lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Jolk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jolk in 1956 was 22, and 80 in 1999.

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