Origins of the Jell surname
About the Jells
We have a total of 1859 records for people with the last name Jell.
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Interesting facts about Jell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Jell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Jells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jells in 1921
Dressmaker
7
Governess
4
Living On Own Means
4
General Servant
3
House Keeper
3
Common male occupations for Jells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
9
Licensed Victualler
8
Farm Labourer
6
Grocer
6
House Painter
6
