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Jelsky Family History

Jelsky 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: Belsky, Kelsey, Lesky, Wolsky, Elsey, Polsky, Jelley, Felske, Pelky

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Where is the Jelsky family from?

You can see how Jelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelsky family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jelsky's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Jelsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Jelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelsky 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jelsky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jelsky. For the veterans among your Jelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Jelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jelsky in 1967 was 53, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelsky 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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