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Jeselen Family History

Jeselen 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: Jessen, Jelen, Seelen, Keelen, Edelen, Joslin, Jewell, Ellen, Gesell

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Where is the Jeselen family from?

You can see how Jeselen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeselen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jeselen family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeselen's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Jeselen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Jeselen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeselen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jeselen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jeselen. For the veterans among your Jeselen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeselen lifespan?

Average Jeselen life expectancy in 1979 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeselen 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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