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Jeglum Family History

Jeglum Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Jegleim: habitational name from the farm so named in Buskerud

perhaps based on a river name derived from gigla ‘meander’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jeglum family from?

You can see how Jeglum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeglum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeglum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Jeglum families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeglum's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Jeglum families in 1911.
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What did your Jeglum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cosmetologist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jeglum. 48% of Jeglum men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Jeglum women worked as a Cosmetologist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jeglum were Teacher and None.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cosmetologist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • None
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jeglum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeglum 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Jeglum. 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 117 military records available for the last name Jeglum. For the veterans among your Jeglum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeglum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jeglum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jeglum in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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