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Jelkes Family History

Jelkes 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: Jewkes, Jelks, Berkes, Eakes, Belke, Oelke, Heikes, Perkes, Jelle

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Where is the Jelkes family from?

You can see how Jelkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jelkes families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelkes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jelkes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Jelkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelkes 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jelkes. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jelkes. For the veterans among your Jelkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelkes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Jelkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jelkes in 1975 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelkes 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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