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Jelinck Family History

Jelinck 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: Jelinek, Jelinski, Einck, Melick, Elick, Jellinek, Yelinek, Linck

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Where is the Jelinck family from?

You can see how Jelinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelinck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelinck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jelinck families living in Nebraska. This was about 42% of all the recorded Jelinck's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Jelinck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelinck 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 Jelinck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jelinck. 29% of Jelinck men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Jelinck women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jelinck were Butcher and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Butcher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Typist
    29%

What Jelinck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Jelinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelinck 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Jelinck. 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 82 military records available for the last name Jelinck. For the veterans among your Jelinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelinck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Jelinck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jelinck in 1965 was 73, and 82 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelinck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelinck 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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