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Jeley Family History

Jeley Surname 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: Jelen, Yeley, Jelley, Eley, Veley, Beley, Seley, Henley, Paley

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Where is the Jeley family from?

You can see how Jeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Jeley families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeley's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Jeley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Jeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jeley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jeley. For the veterans among your Jeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeley

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