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Jeselnik Family History

Jeselnik 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: Lesnik, Zeleznik, Melnik, Resnik, Kostelnik, Joslin, Jewell, Gesell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeselnik 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 108 census records available for the last name Jeselnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeselnik 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Jeselnik. 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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There are 170 military records available for the last name Jeselnik. For the veterans among your Jeselnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeselnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jeselnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jeselnik in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2002.

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