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Jellison Name 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


Similar surnames: Allison, Ellison, Julson, Jillson, Rollison, Elison, Denison, Fellin

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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 1911 there were 10 Jellison families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jellison's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jellison families in 1911.
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What did your Jellison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jellison. 60% of Jellison men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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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 Canada, 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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