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Jelsch Family History

Jelsch 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: Welsch, Kelsch, Felch, Rensch, Esch, Belich, Kelch, Pesch, Yelich

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Where is the Jelsch family from?

You can see how Jelsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Jelsch families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelsch's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jelsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelsch 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 160 census records available for the last name Jelsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelsch 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Jelsch. 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 68 military records available for the last name Jelsch. For the veterans among your Jelsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Jelsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jelsch in 1963 was 79, and 24 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelsch 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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