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Jelliff Family History

Jelliff 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: Elliff, Jolliff, Olliff, Setliff, Jolliffe, Zeliff, Reiff, Helling

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Where is the Jelliff family from?

You can see how Jelliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jelliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Jelliff families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jelliff's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Jelliff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelliff 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 Jelliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jelliff. 24% of Jelliff men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Jelliff women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jelliff were Mechanic and Domestic Employer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Domestic Employer
    29%
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What Jelliff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jelliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelliff 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Jelliff. 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 212 military records available for the last name Jelliff. For the veterans among your Jelliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelliff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Jelliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jelliff in 1961 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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