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Jallen Family History

Jallen 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: Allen, Hallen, Kallen, Mallen, Gallen, Wallen, Fallen, Callen, Ballen

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Where is the Jallen family from?

You can see how Jallen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jallen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Jallen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jallen families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jallen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jallen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jallen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jallen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jallen. 100% of Jallen men worked as a Bricklayer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Bricklayer
    100%

What Jallen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Jallen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jallen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Jallen. 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 73 military records available for the last name Jallen. For the veterans among your Jallen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jallen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Jallen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jallen in 1969 was 85, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jallen 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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