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Jehlen Family History

Jehlen Surname 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: Jehle, Jelen, Behlen, Gehlen, Ehlen, Mehle, Ellen, Bohlen, Dahlen

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Where is the Jehlen family from?

You can see how Jehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jehlen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jehlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jehlen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Jehlen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jehlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jehlen 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 Jehlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jehlen. 100% of Jehlen men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Jehlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Jehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jehlen 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Jehlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Jehlen. For the veterans among your Jehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jehlen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jehlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Jehlen in 1966 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jehlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jehlen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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