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Jemal Family History

Jemal Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Ethiopia): variant of Jamal a personal name based on Arabic jamāl ‘beauty grace’.

Jewish (from the Levant): from the personal name borrowed from Muslims (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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What did your Jemal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jemal. 100% of Jemal men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Jemal women worked as a Sales Girl.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%

What Jemal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Jemal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jemal 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Jemal. 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 82 military records available for the last name Jemal. For the veterans among your Jemal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jemal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Jemal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Jemal in 1972 was 75, and 55 in 2003.

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