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Jelkin Family History

Jelkin 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: Elkin, Belkin, Jenkin, Nelkin, Melin, Helin, Belin, Fellin, Malkin

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Where is the Jelkin family from?

You can see how Jelkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelkin family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jelkin's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jelkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelkin 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 111 census records available for the last name Jelkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelkin 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Jelkin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jelkin. For the veterans among your Jelkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelkin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Jelkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jelkin in 1969 was 95, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelkin 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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