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Jelles Family History

Jelles 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: Jelle, Belles, Delles, Jelley, Telles, Nelles, Gelles, Jolles, Elles

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Where is the Jelles family from?

You can see how Jelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jelles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jelles family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelles's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jelles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelles 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 140 census records available for the last name Jelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelles 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Jelles. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jelles. For the veterans among your Jelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelles lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Jelles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jelles in 1980 was 67, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelles 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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