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Jeselsohn Family History

Jeselsohn 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: Jesson, Weseloh, Jesperson, Edelson, Joelson, Eskelson, Petersohn

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Where is the Jeselsohn family from?

You can see how Jeselsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeselsohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jeselsohn families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jeselsohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jeselsohn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Jeselsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeselsohn 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Jeselsohn. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jeselsohn. For the veterans among your Jeselsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeselsohn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Jeselsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jeselsohn in 1969 was 60, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeselsohn 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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