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Jellinghaus Family History

Jellinghaus 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: Bellingham, Ellingham, Bedinghaus, Arlinghaus, Bellinghausen

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Where is the Jellinghaus family from?

You can see how Jellinghaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellinghaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jellinghaus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jellinghaus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jellinghaus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jellinghaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellinghaus 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 66 census records available for the last name Jellinghaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellinghaus 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Jellinghaus. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jellinghaus. For the veterans among your Jellinghaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellinghaus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Jellinghaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jellinghaus in 1969 was 89, and 87 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellinghaus 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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