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Jilen Family History

Jilen 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: Jelen, Kilen, Jilek, Jiles, Wilen, Miles, Allen, Jin, Giles, Nolen

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Where is the Jilen family from?

You can see how Jilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jilen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Jilen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jilen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jilen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Jilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jilen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jilen. 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 Jilen. For the veterans among your Jilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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