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Jelski Family History

Jelski 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: Demski, Wolski, Bielski, Debski, Jelinski, Dulski, Molski, Lenski

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Where is the Jelski family from?

You can see how Jelski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelski family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Jelski's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Jelski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelski 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 Jelski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Jelski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Jelski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelski 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Jelski. 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 35 military records available for the last name Jelski. For the veterans among your Jelski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2000, in the United States, Jelski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jelski in 1952 was 41, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelski 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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