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Jelken Family History

Jelken 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, Belken, Ellen, Elsen, Elkin, Belkin, Belke, Sellen, Hellen

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Where is the Jelken family from?

You can see how Jelken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Jelken families living in Nebraska. This was about 65% of all the recorded Jelken's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Jelken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelken 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 Jelken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jelken. 50% of Jelken men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jelken women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jelken were Farming and Labor.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Jelken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Jelken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelken 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Jelken. 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 78 military records available for the last name Jelken. For the veterans among your Jelken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Jelken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jelken in 1963 was 40, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelken 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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