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Jelpke Family History

Jelpke 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: Deluke, Belke, Oelke, Jelle, Jenke, Welke, Felske, Jeske, Oelfke

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Where is the Jelpke family from?

You can see how Jelpke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelpke family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Jelpke families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Jelpke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jelpke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelpke 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 Jelpke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jelpke. 100% of Jelpke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jelpke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Jelpke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelpke 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Jelpke. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jelpke. For the veterans among your Jelpke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelpke lifespan?

Average Jelpke life expectancy in 1971 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jelpke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelpke 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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