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Jellenek Family History

Jellenek 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: Jellinek, Jelinek, Ellen, Ellender, Kellner, Ellena, Sellen, Hellen

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Where is the Jellenek family from?

You can see how Jellenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellenek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jellenek family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jellenek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Jellenek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellenek 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 40 census records available for the last name Jellenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellenek 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jellenek. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jellenek. For the veterans among your Jellenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellenek lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Jellenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jellenek in 1984 was 92, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jellenek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellenek 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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