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Where is the Jell family from?

You can see how Jell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Jell families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jell families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Jell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jell 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Jell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jell. For the veterans among your Jell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jell in 1963 was 85, and 72 in 2002.

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