About Jelsema
The surname Jelsema is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Jelis or Jelles, which is a shortened form of the name Gilles. The suffix -ma is a common patronymic ending in Dutch surnames, indicating "son of." Therefore, Jelsema means "son of Jelis" or "son of Jelles."
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The surname Jelsema is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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