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Jells Family History

Jells 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: Wells, Jelle, Mells, Kells, Fells, Ells, Pells, Jelks, Jolls, Sells

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Where is the Jells family from?

You can see how Jells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jells family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Jells families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Jells families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Jells's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Jells families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jells 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 Jells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jells. 100% of Jells women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Jells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jells 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jells. 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 18 military records available for the last name Jells. For the veterans among your Jells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jells lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Jells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jells in 1964 was 59, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jells 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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