Origins of the Jelen surname
About the Jelens
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Interesting facts about Jelen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jelen surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Jelens most likely to marry?
Castencows
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Grasso Or Jelens
Our tell us which families married Jelens.
What are the most common Jelen first names?
John
Joseph
Anna
Mary
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Common jobs for Jelens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jelens in 1921
Cotton Card Tenter
1
Cotton Hand Loom Weaver
1
Dress Maker
1
Laundress
1
Washerwoman
1
Common male occupations for Jelens in 1921
Cabinetmakers Apprentice
1
Checkers
1
Clerk (Joiner's)
1
Clerks
1
Cotton Hand Loom Weaver
1
