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Jalaba Family History

Jalaba Surname 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: Balaban, Salama, Jalali, Salata, Alba, Malara, Lalama, Jabara, Palaia

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Where is the Jalaba family from?

You can see how Jalaba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalaba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jalaba family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jalaba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jalaba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jalaba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Jalaba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalaba 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jalaba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Jalaba. For the veterans among your Jalaba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalaba lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Jalaba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jalaba in 1982 was 89, and 53 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalaba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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