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Jellow Family History

Jellow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bellow, Kellow, Pellow, Mellow, Callow, Bello, Ballow, Bellew

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Where is the Jellow family from?

You can see how Jellow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jellow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Jellow family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jellow's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jellow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Jellow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellow 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Jellow. 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 89 military records available for the last name Jellow. For the veterans among your Jellow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jellow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jellow in 1964 was 64, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellow 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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