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Jelaca Family History

Jelaca 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: Delach, Zelaya, Delacy, Celaya, Delara, Debaca, Melara, Jelsma, Black

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Jelaca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelaca 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Jelaca. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jelaca. For the veterans among your Jelaca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelaca lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jelaca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jelaca in 1964 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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