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Jelenic Family History

Jelenic 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: Jelen, Melendy, Melena, Zeleznik, Zelenka, Zelenak, Zelnick, Melnik

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Where is the Jelenic family from?

You can see how Jelenic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelenic family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jelenic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jelenic families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jelenic's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jelenic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelenic 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 Jelenic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jelenic. 75% of Jelenic men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Jelenic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Jelenic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelenic 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Jelenic. 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 34 military records available for the last name Jelenic. For the veterans among your Jelenic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelenic lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jelenic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jelenic in 1962 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelenic

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelenic 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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