This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Jelison family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Jelison Family History

Jelison 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: Jellison, Elison, Jenison, Jewison, Jemison, Elson, Nelson, Melson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Jelison family from?

You can see how Jelison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Jelison families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Jelison's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jelison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Jelison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Jelison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelison census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Jelison

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Jelison. 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.

View all Jelison immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Jelison. For the veterans among your Jelison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jelison military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jelison family history

Discover More

What is the average Jelison lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelison 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 Jelison

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jelison family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial