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Jeleniewski Family History

Jeleniewski 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: Lesniewski, Golebiewski, Kwasniewski, Sypniewski, Pniewski

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Where is the Jeleniewski family from?

You can see how Jeleniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeleniewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jeleniewski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jeleniewski's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Jeleniewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeleniewski 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 Jeleniewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeleniewski. 58% of Jeleniewski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jeleniewski women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    58%
  • Machinist
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Jeleniewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Jeleniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeleniewski 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Jeleniewski. 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 74 military records available for the last name Jeleniewski. For the veterans among your Jeleniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeleniewski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Jeleniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jeleniewski in 1964 was 79, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeleniewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeleniewski 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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