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Jellson Family History

Jellson 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: Jellison, Jillson, Ellson, Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Mellon

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Where is the Jellson family from?

You can see how Jellson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jellson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jellson families living in Rhode Island. This was about 30% of all the recorded Jellson's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Jellson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jellson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Buyer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jellson. 100% of Jellson men worked as a Buyer and 50% of Jellson women worked as a 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

  • Buyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Jellson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jellson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jellson. For the veterans among your Jellson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Jellson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jellson in 1974 was 55, and 64 in 1991.

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