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Jelmberg Family History

Jelmberg 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: Helberg, Selberg, Melberg, Lemberg, Hellberg, Kjellberg, Feldberg

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Where is the Jelmberg family from?

You can see how Jelmberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelmberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelmberg family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jelmberg's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Jelmberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelmberg 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 Jelmberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jelmberg. 100% of Jelmberg men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jelmberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Jelmberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelmberg 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jelmberg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Jelmberg. For the veterans among your Jelmberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelmberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jelmberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jelmberg in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelmberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelmberg 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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