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Jellicoe Family History

Jellicoe Surname Meaning

from Jellicock a diminutive of Jelley (with the diminutive suffix -cock(e)). Compare Alcoe for Alcock.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jellicoe family from?

You can see how Jellicoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellicoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jellicoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Jellicoe families living in Cheshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jellicoe's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Jellicoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellicoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jellicoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jellicoe. 100% of Jellicoe men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Jellicoe 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Jellicoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jellicoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellicoe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jellicoe. 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 547 military records available for the last name Jellicoe. For the veterans among your Jellicoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellicoe lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Jellicoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jellicoe in 1972 was 84, and 90 in 2003.

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