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Jellis Family History

Jellis Surname Meaning

see Giles.

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


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Where is the Jellis family from?

You can see how Jellis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jellis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Jellis families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Jellis's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Jellis families in 1891.
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What did your Jellis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jellis. 32% of Jellis men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Jellis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jellis were Gardener and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    13%
  • Gardener
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    2%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%

What Jellis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Jellis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellis 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Jellis. 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 320 military records available for the last name Jellis. For the veterans among your Jellis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jellis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jellis in 1967 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellis 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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