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Jelland Family History

Jelland 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: Helland, Felland, Yelland, Belland, Selland, Pelland, Bjelland

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Where is the Jelland family from?

You can see how Jelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Jelland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Jelland families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jelland's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jelland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelland 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 Jelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jelland. 100% of Jelland 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%

What Jelland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Jelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelland 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Jelland. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jelland. For the veterans among your Jelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelland lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Jelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jelland in 1986 was 77, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelland 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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