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Jelus Family History

Jelus 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: Jesus, Jelks, Melis, Julius, Delos, Reus, Melhus, Wells, Klus, Debus

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

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Jelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jelus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jelus. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Jelus. For the veterans among your Jelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jelus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Jelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jelus in 1980 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

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