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Origins of the Jelley surname

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About the Jelleys

We have a total number of 10354 records for people with the last name Jelley.

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Where do most Jelleys live?

In 1921, most Jelleys lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Jelleys

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We have 9,500 records for the Jelley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.

Who were Jelleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Jelley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Jelleys

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

Common Female occupations for Jelleys in 1921
Laundress

46

Dressmaker

38

Servant

19

Charwoman

16

Dress Maker

16

Common Male occupations for Jelleys in 1921
General Labourer

44

Agricultural Labourer

43

Farm Labourer

26

Gardener

22

Bricklayer

21

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