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Jelenko Family History

Jelenko 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: Zelenka, Jelen, Melendy, Melena, Janko, Cedeno, Klenk, Delano, Benko

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Where is the Jelenko family from?

You can see how Jelenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelenko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelenko families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jelenko families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jelenko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jelenko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelenko 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 Jelenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jelenko. 100% of Jelenko men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Jelenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Jelenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelenko 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Jelenko. 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 35 military records available for the last name Jelenko. For the veterans among your Jelenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelenko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Jelenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jelenko in 1964 was 88, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelenko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelenko 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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