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Jely Family History

Jely 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: Ely, July, Joly, Bell, Helm, Rey, Hey, Dery, Fell, Hell

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Where is the Jely family from?

You can see how Jely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Jely families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Jely family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jely's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Jely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jely 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 341 census records available for the last name Jely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jely 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Jely. 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 28 military records available for the last name Jely. For the veterans among your Jely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jely lifespan?

Average Jely life expectancy in 1977 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jely 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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