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Jellinek Family History

Jellinek Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Czech Jelínek (see Jelinek).

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


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Where is the Jellinek family from?

You can see how Jellinek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jellinek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jellinek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Jellinek families living in Nebraska. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jellinek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Jellinek families in 1880.
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What did your Jellinek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jellinek. 67% of Jellinek men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Jellinek women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jellinek were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Jellinek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jellinek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jellinek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jellinek. 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 605 military records available for the last name Jellinek. For the veterans among your Jellinek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jellinek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jellinek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jellinek in 1964 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jellinek 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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