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Jaloff Family History

Jaloff 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: Janoff, Orloff, Egloff, Aliff, Danoff, Harloff, Beloff, Sadoff

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Where is the Jaloff family from?

You can see how Jaloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jaloff families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jaloff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jaloff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaloff 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 53 census records available for the last name Jaloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaloff 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Jaloff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jaloff. For the veterans among your Jaloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaloff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Jaloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jaloff in 1977 was 87, and 76 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaloff 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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