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Jellitt Family History

Jellitt 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: Elliott, Pellett, Sellitto, Kellett, Pollitt, Elliot, Ellett, Yellott

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Where is the Jellitt family from?

You can see how Jellitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Jellitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jellitt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jellitt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jellitt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Jellitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellitt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jellitt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jellitt. For the veterans among your Jellitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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