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Jelsema Family History

Jelsema 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: Jelsma, Elsea, Mellema, Halsema, Helseth, Jesse, Elsen, Melena

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Where is the Jelsema family from?

You can see how Jelsema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelsema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelsema family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelsema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jelsema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelsema 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 Jelsema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jelsema. 100% of Jelsema men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Jelsema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Jelsema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelsema 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jelsema. 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 27 military records available for the last name Jelsema. For the veterans among your Jelsema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelsema lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Jelsema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jelsema in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelsema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelsema 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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