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Jemelka Family History

Jemelka 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: Veselka, Melka, Jewell, Melia, Belka, Jokela, Zelenka, Ramella

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Where is the Jemelka family from?

You can see how Jemelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jemelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jemelka families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jemelka's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jemelka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jemelka 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 Jemelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jemelka. 72% of Jemelka 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Jemelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Jemelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemelka 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Jemelka. 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 89 military records available for the last name Jemelka. For the veterans among your Jemelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemelka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Jemelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jemelka in 1962 was 43, and 57 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jemelka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jemelka 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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