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Jelliff Family History

Jelliff 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: Elliff, Jolliff, Olliff, Setliff, Jolliffe, Zeliff, Reiff, Helling

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Where is the Jelliff family from?

You can see how Jelliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jelliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Jelliff families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jelliff's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jelliff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelliff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jelliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jelliff. 100% of Jelliff men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

What Jelliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jelliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelliff 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Jelliff. 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 212 military records available for the last name Jelliff. For the veterans among your Jelliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelliff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jelliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jelliff in 1961 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelliff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelliff 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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