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Jellett Family History

Jellett Surname Meaning

see Gillett

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


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Where is the Jellett family from?

You can see how Jellett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jellett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Jellett families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jellett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jellett families in 1891.
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What did your Jellett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mechanical Inspector (aero) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jellett. 25% of Jellett men worked as a Mechanical Inspector (aero) and 75% of Jellett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jellett were Farmworker and Private Means.

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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

  • Mechanical Inspector (aero)
    25%
  • Cowman
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farmworker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

What Jellett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jellett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellett 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Jellett. 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 575 military records available for the last name Jellett. For the veterans among your Jellett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Jellett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jellett in 1967 was 75, and 55 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellett 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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