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Jeltrup Family History

Jeltrup 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: Westrup, Bentrup, Bearup, Petrus, Westrum, Holtrop, Beltran, Veltri

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What did your Jeltrup ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Jeltrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeltrup 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Jeltrup. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jeltrup. For the veterans among your Jeltrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeltrup lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Jeltrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jeltrup in 1973 was 61, and 85 in 2000.

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