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Jelnikar Family History

Jelnikar 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: Pelikan, Jernigan, Melnik, Jenifer, Hennigar, Lesikar, Jenner, Elias

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Where is the Jelnikar family from?

You can see how Jelnikar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelnikar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelnikar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelnikar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jelnikar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Jelnikar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelnikar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jelnikar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jelnikar. For the veterans among your Jelnikar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelnikar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Jelnikar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jelnikar in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelnikar 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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