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Lola Family History

Lola Name Meaning

Native American (Passamaquoddy): unexplained. Hispanic: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Lala, Pola, Mola, Zola, Sola, Loza, Gola, Lona, Ola, Loga

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Where is the Lola family from?

You can see how Lola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lola family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Lola families living in Maine. This was about 91% of all the recorded Lola's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Lola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lola. 43% of Lola men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lola women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lola were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Farm Helper
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lola 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lola. 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 147 military records available for the last name Lola. For the veterans among your Lola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lola lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lola in 1967 was 59, and 60 in 2004.

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