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Jekielek Family History

Jekielek Name 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: Jelinek, Kieler, Jilek, Jekel, Bekele, Kiel, Deville, Kiefer

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Where is the Jekielek family from?

You can see how Jekielek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jekielek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jekielek families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jekielek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jekielek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jekielek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jekielek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jekielek. 100% of Jekielek men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Jekielek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jekielek 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jekielek. 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 44 military records available for the last name Jekielek. For the veterans among your Jekielek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jekielek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Jekielek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jekielek in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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