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Jelnicki Family History

Jelnicki 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: Zelnick, Janicki, Melnick, Bernick, Ellick, Senick, Wernick, Sellick

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Where is the Jelnicki family from?

You can see how Jelnicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelnicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelnicki family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelnicki's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jelnicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelnicki 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 16 census records available for the last name Jelnicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelnicki 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jelnicki. 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 18 military records available for the last name Jelnicki. For the veterans among your Jelnicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelnicki lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Jelnicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jelnicki in 1971 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelnicki 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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