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Jeselink Family History

Jeselink 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: Hesselink, Joslin, Teeling, Asselin, Keeling, Peeling, Hamelink

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Where is the Jeselink family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeselink 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 Jeselink ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Jeselink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Jeselink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeselink 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Jeselink. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jeselink. For the veterans among your Jeselink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeselink lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Jeselink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jeselink in 1977 was 63, and 59 in 2003.

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