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Jelovich Family History

Jelovich 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: Milovich, Perovich, Galovich, Lovick, Belich, Slavich, Helfrich

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Where is the Jelovich family from?

You can see how Jelovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jelovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jelovich family living in Colorado. This was about 17% of all the recorded Jelovich's in USA. Colorado and 5 other states had the highest population of Jelovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jelovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jelovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jelovich. 60% of Jelovich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jelovich women worked as a Helper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Engineer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Jelovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelovich 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Jelovich. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jelovich. For the veterans among your Jelovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelovich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jelovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jelovich in 1963 was 70, and 38 in 2002.

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