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Origins of the Jelf surname

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About the Jelfs

We have a total number of 2513 records for people with the last name Jelf.

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Where do most Jelfs live?

In 1921, most Jelfs lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Jelfs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,320 records for the Jelf surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Jelfs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jelfs.

What are the most common Jelf first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Jelfs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jelfs in 1921
Living On Own Means

12

Domestic Servant

7

Dressmaker

7

General Servant

6

Laundress

6

Common Male occupations for Jelfs in 1921
General Labourer

14

Agricultural Labourer

7

Waterman

7

Basket Maker

6

Fisherman

6

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