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Jelenek Family History

Jelenek 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: Jelinek, Zelenak, Jelen, Jellinek, Yelinek, Jenner, Cleek, Delaney

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Where is the Jelenek family from?

You can see how Jelenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelenek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelenek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Jelenek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelenek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jelenek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelenek 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 Jelenek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jelenek. 60% of Jelenek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jelenek women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Craneman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Jelenek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Jelenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelenek 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Jelenek. 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 51 military records available for the last name Jelenek. For the veterans among your Jelenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelenek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jelenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jelenek in 1967 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelenek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelenek 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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