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Jelden Family History

Jelden 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: Elden, Jelen, Selden, Welden, Belden, Jerden, Heiden, Helder, Eden

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Where is the Jelden family from?

You can see how Jelden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Jelden families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelden's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Jelden families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelden 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 did your Jelden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jelden. 43% of Jelden men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Jelden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Jelden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelden 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Jelden. 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 61 military records available for the last name Jelden. For the veterans among your Jelden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelden lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Jelden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jelden in 1968 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelden 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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