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Jelewski Family History

Jelewski 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: Jezewski, Zalewski, Sulewski, Galewski, Jelinski, Malewski, Pelowski

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Where is the Jelewski family from?

You can see how Jelewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelewski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jelewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelewski 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 28 census records available for the last name Jelewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelewski 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jelewski. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jelewski. For the veterans among your Jelewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelewski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Jelewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jelewski in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelewski 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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