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Jellinger Family History

Jellinger 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: Bellinger, Ellinger, Mellinger, Sellinger, Dellinger, Hellinger

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Where is the Jellinger family from?

You can see how Jellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jellinger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Jellinger families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jellinger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jellinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellinger 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 Jellinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Alterer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jellinger. 34% of Jellinger men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Jellinger women worked as an Alterer.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Driver
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Alterer
    100%

What Jellinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Jellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellinger 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Jellinger. 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 16 military records available for the last name Jellinger. For the veterans among your Jellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jellinger in 1967 was 78, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jellinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellinger 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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