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Jelmo Family History

Jelmo 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: Elmo, Helm, Bello, Mello, Elo, Pelto, Delo, Velo, Elm, Celio

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Where is the Jelmo family from?

You can see how Jelmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelmo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelmo family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelmo's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Jelmo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelmo 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 42 census records available for the last name Jelmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelmo 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jelmo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jelmo. For the veterans among your Jelmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelmo lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Jelmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jelmo in 1975 was 102, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelmo 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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