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Jellison Family History

Jellison Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Gelis a variant of Giles or possibly a patronymic or metronymic from a short form of Julian.

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


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Where is the Jellison family from?

You can see how Jellison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jellison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Jellison families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Jellison's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Jellison families in 1891.
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What did your Jellison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jellison. 22% of Jellison men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Jellison women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jellison were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Laundress
    7%
  • Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Jellison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellison 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Jellison. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Jellison. For the veterans among your Jellison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellison lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Jellison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jellison in 1943 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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