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Jalens Family History

Jalens 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: Javens, James, Sales, Palen, Vales, Dalen, Cales, Ales, Hales, Galen

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Where is the Jalens family from?

You can see how Jalens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Jalens families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Jalens families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jalens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jalens families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jalens 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 16 census records available for the last name Jalens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalens 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Jalens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jalens. For the veterans among your Jalens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Jalens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jalens in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalens 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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