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Jekas Family History

Jekas 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: Gekas, Lekas, Jonas, Jesus, Meas, Bakas, Jenks, Regas, Deas, Beas

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Where is the Jekas family from?

You can see how Jekas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jekas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jekas families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jekas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jekas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Jekas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jekas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jekas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jekas. For the veterans among your Jekas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jekas lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Jekas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jekas in 1989 was 102, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jekas 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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