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 Jelle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Jelle Family History

Jelle Surname Meaning

English Scottish and northern Irish: probably a variant of Jelley. Norwegian: variant of Hjelle. Somali: from the Somali personal name Jelle derived from jeel ‘desire’.

— Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Jelle family from?

You can see how Jelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Jelle families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Jelle's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelle 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 did your Jelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jelle. 62% of Jelle men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Jelle women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jelle were Farm Laborer and Cook.

View Census Data for Jelle | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Jelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Jelle

Passenger Lists

There are 268 immigration records available for the last name Jelle. 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 Jelle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 186 military records available for the last name Jelle. For the veterans among your Jelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jelle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jelle family history

Discover More

What is the average Jelle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jelle in 1964 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelle 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jelle family tree

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