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Jelvick Family History

Jelvick 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: Ellick, Levick, Sellick, Zelnick, Elrick, Helmick, Melick, Melnick

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Where is the Jelvick family from?

You can see how Jelvick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelvick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jelvick families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Jelvick family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelvick's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Jelvick families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Jelvick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelvick 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jelvick. 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 26 military records available for the last name Jelvick. For the veterans among your Jelvick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelvick lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Jelvick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jelvick in 1981 was 87, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelvick 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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