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Jelenovich Family History

Jelenovich 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: Milanovich, Jovanovich, Milkovich, Milovich, Perkovich, Hecimovich

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Where is the Jelenovich family from?

You can see how Jelenovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelenovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jelenovich families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jelenovich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jelenovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelenovich 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 13 census records available for the last name Jelenovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelenovich 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jelenovich. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jelenovich. For the veterans among your Jelenovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelenovich lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Jelenovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jelenovich in 1980 was 35, and 89 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jelenovich 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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