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Jellsett Family History

Jellsett 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: Pellett, Kellett, Ellett, Mellett, Elliott, Helseth, Gellert, Follett

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Where is the Jellsett family from?

You can see how Jellsett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellsett family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Jellsett family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jellsett's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Jellsett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellsett 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 51 census records available for the last name Jellsett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellsett 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Jellsett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jellsett. For the veterans among your Jellsett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellsett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Jellsett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Jellsett in 1968 was 65, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellsett 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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