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Jalas Family History

Jalas 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: Salas, Balas, Walas, Halas, Kalas, Palas, Galas, Janas, Malas, Alas

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Where is the Jalas family from?

You can see how Jalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jalas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Jalas family living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Jalas's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Jalas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jalas 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 Jalas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jalas. 40% of Jalas men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Hired Hand
    20%
  • Asst Mach
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Jalas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Jalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalas 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Jalas. 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 74 military records available for the last name Jalas. For the veterans among your Jalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Jalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Jalas in 1965 was 65, and 78 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jalas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalas 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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