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Jelm Family History

Jelm 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: Helm, Elm, Kelm, Hjelm, Bell, Palm, Holm, Fell, Hell, Rehm

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Where is the Jelm family from?

You can see how Jelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jelm families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Jelm's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jelm families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Jelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelm 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Jelm. 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 75 military records available for the last name Jelm. For the veterans among your Jelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jelm in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelm 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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