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Jelia Family History

Jelia 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: Melia, Elia, Celia, Julia, Melis, Melin, Elias, Vela, Helin, Belka

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Where is the Jelia family from?

You can see how Jelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jelia families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jelia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jelia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Jelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelia 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jelia. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jelia. For the veterans among your Jelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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