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Jehlik Family History

Jehlik 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: Jehle, Juhlin, Stehlik, Uhlik, Ehli, Jehl, Berlin, Malik, Melis

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Where is the Jehlik family from?

You can see how Jehlik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jehlik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jehlik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jehlik families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Jehlik's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Jehlik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jehlik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jehlik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jehlik. 50% of Jehlik men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Jehlik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jehlik 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Jehlik. 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 69 military records available for the last name Jehlik. For the veterans among your Jehlik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jehlik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jehlik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jehlik in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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