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Jelliss Family History

Jelliss Surname Meaning

see Giles.

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


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Where is the Jelliss family from?

You can see how Jelliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelliss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Jelliss families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Jelliss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jelliss families in 1891.
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What did your Jelliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jelliss. 100% of Jelliss 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 658 census records available for the last name Jelliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelliss 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jelliss. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jelliss. For the veterans among your Jelliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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