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Jalo Family History

Jalo 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: Malo, Alo, Calo, Palo, Salo, Jaco, Jaso, Jago, Galo, Bao

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Where is the Jalo family from?

You can see how Jalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Jalo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jalo families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jalo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jalo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jalo 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 Jalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jalo. 34% of Jalo men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Fisherman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Jalo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Jalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalo 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Jalo. 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 79 military records available for the last name Jalo. For the veterans among your Jalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Jalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jalo in 1965 was 66, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jalo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalo 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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