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Jeles Family History

Jeles 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, Jules, Joles, Jiles, Jelks, Jerles, Miles, James, Sales, Giles

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Where is the Jeles family from?

You can see how Jeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jeles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Jeles families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeles's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Jeles families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeles 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 Jeles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jeles. 100% of Jeles women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Jeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeles 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Jeles. 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 Jeles. For the veterans among your Jeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeles lifespan?

Average Jeles life expectancy in 2001 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeles 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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