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Jelerson Family History

Jelerson 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: Peterson, Reierson, Enerson, Jellison, Severson, Peerson, Segerson

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Where is the Jelerson family from?

You can see how Jelerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jelerson families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 8 Jelerson families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelerson's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Jelerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Jelerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelerson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jelerson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jelerson. For the veterans among your Jelerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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