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Jalal Family History

Jalal Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic jalāl ‘majesty splendour’. It is also found in compound names such as Jalāl ud-Dīn ‘Glory of Religion’.

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


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You can see how Jalal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jalal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Jalal families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Jalal family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jalal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jalal families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Jalal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalal 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Jalal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 399 military records available for the last name Jalal. For the veterans among your Jalal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jalal lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Jalal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jalal in 1992 was 70, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jalal 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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