This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Jeslyn family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Jeslyn Family History

Jeslyn 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: Joslyn, Joslin, Jessen, Jelen, Heslin, Jesson, Maslyn, Jermyn, Maslin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Jeslyn family from?

You can see how Jeslyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeslyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeslyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jeslyn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeslyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jeslyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeslyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Jeslyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Jeslyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeslyn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Jeslyn

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Jeslyn. 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.

View all Jeslyn immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Jeslyn. For the veterans among your Jeslyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Jeslyn military records

You've only scratched the surface of Jeslyn family history

Discover More

What is the average Jeslyn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeslyn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeslyn

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Jeslyn family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial