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Jelesky Family History

Jelesky 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: Selesky, Lesky, Belsky, Volesky, Zalesky, Olesky, Selensky, Salesky

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Where is the Jelesky family from?

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

There are 47 census records available for the last name Jelesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelesky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jelesky. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jelesky. For the veterans among your Jelesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelesky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Jelesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jelesky in 1975 was 70, and 74 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelesky 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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