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Jelfo Family History

Jelfo 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: Bello, Mello, Elo, Pelto, Delo, Velo, Celio, Gelo, Jelle, Delfs

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Where is the Jelfo family from?

You can see how Jelfo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelfo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jelfo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jelfo family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelfo's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Jelfo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelfo 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 43 census records available for the last name Jelfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelfo 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jelfo. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jelfo. For the veterans among your Jelfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelfo lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Jelfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jelfo in 1980 was 63, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelfo 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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