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Jellerson Family History

Jellerson Name 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: Ellerson, Ellenson, Jellison, Jepperson, Elletson, Helgerson

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Where is the Jellerson family from?

You can see how Jellerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jellerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Jellerson families living in Maine. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jellerson's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Jellerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellerson 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 Jellerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jellerson. 40% of Jellerson men worked as a Truck Driver and 40% of Jellerson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jellerson were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Maid
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jellerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellerson 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Jellerson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 184 military records available for the last name Jellerson. For the veterans among your Jellerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellerson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jellerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jellerson in 1962 was 39, and 46 in 2004.

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