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Jalek Family History

Jalek 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: Malek, Jacek, Walek, Valek, Salek, Jasek, Palek, Balek, Jilek, Halek

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Where is the Jalek family from?

You can see how Jalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jalek families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jalek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jalek 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 75 census records available for the last name Jalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalek 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jalek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jalek. For the veterans among your Jalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalek lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Jalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jalek in 1985 was 75, and 64 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jalek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalek 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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