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Jellard Family History

Jellard Surname Meaning

see Gillard. sometimes perhaps a variant of Gerard with r/l substitution.

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


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Where is the Jellard family from?

You can see how Jellard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jellard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Jellard families living in Devon. This was about 59% of all the recorded Jellard's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jellard families in 1891.
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What did your Jellard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jellard. 100% of Jellard men worked as a Carpenter Joiner and 60% of Jellard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Carpenter Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%

What Jellard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Jellard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellard 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Jellard. 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 31 military records available for the last name Jellard. For the veterans among your Jellard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellard lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1986, in the United States, Jellard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jellard in 1984 was 86, and 92 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellard 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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