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Jellsey Family History

Jellsey 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: Jelley, Kelsey, Jelle, Selley, Pelley, Elsey, Melley, Jersey, Kelley

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Where is the Jellsey family from?

You can see how Jellsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jellsey families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jellsey's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Jellsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellsey 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 65 census records available for the last name Jellsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellsey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jellsey. 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 56 military records available for the last name Jellsey. For the veterans among your Jellsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellsey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Jellsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jellsey in 1977 was 51, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jellsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellsey 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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