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Jelf Family History

Jelf Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Jolliffe but the change in vowel is difficult to explain.

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


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Where is the Jelf family from?

You can see how Jelf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jelf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Jelf families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Jelf's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jelf families in 1891.
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What did your Jelf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jelf. 50% of Jelf men worked as a Plasterer and 82% of Jelf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jelf were Caterer and Retired.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Caterer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Retired
    3%

What Jelf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jelf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelf 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Jelf. 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 639 military records available for the last name Jelf. For the veterans among your Jelf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jelf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jelf in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelf 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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