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Jealous Family History

Jealous Surname Meaning

from Middle English jelous(e) jelus ‘jealous amorous ardent’ (Old French gelos).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Jealous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jealous family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jealous families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Jealous families living in Lancashire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Jealous's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jealous families in 1891.
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What did your Jealous ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jealous. 91% of Jealous women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jealous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jealous 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Jealous. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 189 military records available for the last name Jealous. For the veterans among your Jealous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jealous lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jealous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jealous in 1968 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jealous ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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