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Jalkow Family History

Jalkow 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: Callow, Ballow, Valko, Jacko, Janko, Pankow, Palko, Jasko, Walko

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Where is the Jalkow family from?

You can see how Jalkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jalkow family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jalkow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jalkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jalkow 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 26 census records available for the last name Jalkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalkow 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jalkow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jalkow. For the veterans among your Jalkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalkow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Jalkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jalkow in 1971 was 71, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalkow 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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