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Ielsch Family History

Ielsch 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: Welsch, Kelsch, Felch, Rensch, Esch, Belich, Kelch, Pesch, Yelich

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Where is the Ielsch family from?

You can see how Ielsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ielsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ielsch families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ielsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ielsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ielsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Ielsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ielsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ielsch 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 Ielsch. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ielsch. For the veterans among your Ielsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ielsch lifespan?

Average Ielsch life expectancy in 1991 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ielsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ielsch 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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