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Jelavich Family History

Jelavich Name 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: Slavich, Belich, Lasich, Helfrich, Yelich, Delach, Savich, Milovich

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jelavich ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Jelavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelavich 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Jelavich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Jelavich. For the veterans among your Jelavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelavich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Jelavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jelavich in 1970 was 86, and 72 in 1995.

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