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![Show Contents]() Jolin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The rich and ancient history of the Jolin family name dates back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from the baptismal nameJollan. Baptismal names began to appear as surnames relatively late in the growth of the naming tradition. This is a little surprising, given the popularity of biblical figures in the Christian countries of Europe. Nevertheless, surnames derived from baptismal names grew in popularity during the Middle Ages, and have become one of the foremost sources for surnames. Early Origins of the Jolin familyThe surname Jolin was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Jolin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jolin research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1196, 1212, 1273, 1379, 1479 and 1536 are included under the topic Early Jolin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jolin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Jolin have been found, including Jolland, Jollan, Jolan, Jolin, Joline, Jalland, Golland, Gollan, Golan and many more. Early Notables of the Jolin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jolin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jolin RankingIn the United States, the name Jolin is the 9,117th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Jolin is ranked the 702nd most popular surname. 2  Migration of the Jolin family to Ireland
Some of the Jolin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Jolin, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : Jolin Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Marc-Antoine Jolin, son of Pierre and Madeleine, who married Catherine De Bois, daughter of Jacques and Marie, in Quebec on 20th October 1663 3
Jolin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Simon Jolin, son of Jean and Marie-Marguerite, who married Élisabeth Dalère, daughter of François and Marguerite-Élisabeth, in Saint-François-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 17th August 1711 3
- Thomas Jolin, son of Henri and Charlotte, who married Catherine Duret, daughter of Jacques and Catherine, in Quebec on 10th February 1727 3
- Jean Jolin, son of Simon and Élisabeth, who married Marie Bonneau, daughter of Augustin and Geneviève, in Saint-François-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 26th April 1740 3
- Joseph Jolin, son of Simon and Élisabeth, who married Thérèse Meneux, daughter of René and Élisabeth, in Sainte-Famille, Quebec on 22nd April 1743 3
- Etienne Jolin, son of Thomas and Catherine, who married Marie-Agathe Leroux, daughter of François and Louise, in Quebec on 17th September 1753 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Jolin (post 1700) | + |
- Johnny Jolin (b. 1964), American country music artist, best known as the frontman of the Johnny Jolin Band
- Michele Jolin, American social entrepreneur and policymaker
- Einar Jolin (1890-1976), Swedish painter
- Simon Jolin- Barrette, Canadian lawyer and politician, MNA for Borduas
- Robert Jolin Osborne (1932-2017), American actor, film historian, television presenter, and author, best known as the host for the cable channel Turner Classic Movies
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