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Jelin Family History

Jelin 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: Melin, Helin, Belin, Jelen, Selin, Gelin, Jolin, Elin, Julin, Delin

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Where is the Jelin family from?

You can see how Jelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Jelin families living in Northumberland. This was about 89% of all the recorded Jelin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Jelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelin 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 414 census records available for the last name Jelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelin 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 844 immigration records available for the last name Jelin. 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 86 military records available for the last name Jelin. For the veterans among your Jelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Jelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jelin in 1964 was 81, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelin 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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