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Jellish Family History

Jellish 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: Mellish, Mellis, Dellis, Ellis, Bellis, Kellis, Jellison, Nellis

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Where is the Jellish family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellish 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 Jellish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Part Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jellish. 50% of Jellish men worked as a Part Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Part Proprietor
    50%
  • Metal Refinisher
    50%

What Jellish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Jellish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jellish. 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 22 military records available for the last name Jellish. For the veterans among your Jellish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellish lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Jellish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jellish in 1982 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellish 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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