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Jelso Family History

Jelso 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: Kelso, Elson, Bello, Jesse, Nelson, Melson, Mello, Kelson, Elo, Pelto

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Where is the Jelso family from?

You can see how Jelso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelso family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jelso's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Jelso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelso 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 66 census records available for the last name Jelso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelso 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jelso. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jelso. For the veterans among your Jelso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelso lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jelso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jelso in 1968 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelso 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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