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Jylha Family History

Jylha 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: Jicha, Tylka, Jha, Zyla, Julia, Zylka, Sylla, Dylla, Sylva, John

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Where is the Jylha family from?

You can see how Jylha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jylha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jylha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Jylha families living in Minnesota. This was about 48% of all the recorded Jylha's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jylha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jylha 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 Jylha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jylha. 70% of Jylha men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jylha women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Jylha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Jylha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jylha 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Jylha. 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 135 military records available for the last name Jylha. For the veterans among your Jylha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jylha lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jylha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jylha in 1954 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jylha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jylha 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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