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Jahelka Family History

Jahelka 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: Janecka, Pavelka, Havelka, Vanella, Belka, Varela, Jokela, Favela

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Where is the Jahelka family from?

You can see how Jahelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jahelka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jahelka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Jahelka families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Jahelka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Jahelka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jahelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jahelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jahelka. 36% of Jahelka men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Jahelka women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    36%
  • Bartender
    18%
  • Cutter
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Jahelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Jahelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jahelka 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Jahelka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 152 military records available for the last name Jahelka. For the veterans among your Jahelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jahelka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jahelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jahelka in 1962 was 64, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jahelka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jahelka 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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