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Jalma Family History

Jalma 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: Palma, Jama, Alma, Calma, Balma, Kalman, Palm, Sala, Falla, Palla

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Where is the Jalma family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jalma. 50% of Jalma men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Fisherman
    50%

What Jalma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Jalma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalma 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Jalma. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jalma. For the veterans among your Jalma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalma lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Jalma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jalma in 1972 was 90, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jalma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalma 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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