Jolan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Jolan

What does the name Jolan mean?

It was among those Anglo-Saxon tribes that once ruled over Britain that the name Jolan was formed. The name was derived 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 Jolan family

The surname Jolan was first found in Lincolnshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Jolan family

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Jolan Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Jolan include Jolland, Jollan, Jolan, Jolin, Joline, Jalland, Golland, Gollan, Golan and many more.

Early Notables of the Jolan family

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Migration of the Jolan family to Ireland

Some of the Jolan 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.

Jolan migration to Canada +

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Jolan were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Jolan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

William Jolan, aged 20, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1834 aboard the brig "Betsy Heron" from Belfast, Ireland

Contemporary Notables of the name Jolan (post 1700) +

Jolan Gidney- Craigen (b. 1993), known as Jolan, is an English singer from Bolton, England