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Jilk Family History

Jilk 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: Wilk, Silk, Milk, Jilek, Ji, Gill, Jin, Mill, Zink, Hill

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Where is the Jilk family from?

You can see how Jilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jilk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jilk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Jilk families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Jilk's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jilk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jilk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jilk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jilk. 25% of Jilk 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Taxi Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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What Jilk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Jilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jilk 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jilk. 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 158 military records available for the last name Jilk. For the veterans among your Jilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jilk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jilk in 1964 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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