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Jelling Family History

Jelling 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: Helling, Welling, Melling, Telling, Delling, Belling, Elling, Gelling

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Where is the Jelling family from?

You can see how Jelling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jelling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jelling families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Jelling's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Jelling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelling 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 263 census records available for the last name Jelling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelling 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Jelling. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jelling. For the veterans among your Jelling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jelling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Jelling in 1964 was 86, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelling 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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