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Jellesma Family History

Jellesma 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: Mellema, Jelsma, Ellena, Ledesma, Hellem, Jelle, Elleman, Ellestad

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Where is the Jellesma family from?

You can see how Jellesma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellesma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jellesma families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jellesma's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jellesma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jellesma 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 Jellesma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jellesma. 100% of Jellesma men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Jellesma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Jellesma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellesma 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jellesma. 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 28 military records available for the last name Jellesma. For the veterans among your Jellesma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellesma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jellesma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Jellesma in 1967 was 83, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellesma 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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