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Jlg Family History

Jlg 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: Elg, Ilg, Ji, Lu, Li, Jin, Ing, Jing, Eng, Job

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Where is the Jlg family from?

You can see how Jlg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jlg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jlg families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jlg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jlg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Jlg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jlg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jlg. 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 433 military records available for the last name Jlg. For the veterans among your Jlg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jlg 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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