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Jelter Family History

Jelter 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: Felter, Belter, Elter, Kelter, Jester, Jeter, Jetter, Pelter, Welter

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Where is the Jelter family from?

You can see how Jelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jelter families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Jelter families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelter's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jelter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelter 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 70 census records available for the last name Jelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelter 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Jelter. 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 Jelter. For the veterans among your Jelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelter lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Jelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jelter in 1980 was 95, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelter 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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