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Jelleson Family History

Jelleson 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, Ellenson, Tolleson, Milleson, Jillson, Elletson, Kellison

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Where is the Jelleson family from?

You can see how Jelleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelleson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Jelleson families living in Maine. This was about 59% of all the recorded Jelleson's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Jelleson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Jelleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelleson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jelleson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Jelleson. For the veterans among your Jelleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelleson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Jelleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jelleson in 1972 was 86, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelleson 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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