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Jalali Family History

Jalali Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Iran also Afghanistan and Pakistan): derivative of Arabic jalāl ‘majesty glory’ or a surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Jalal.

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


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There are 13 census records available for the last name Jalali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jalali census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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What is the average Jalali lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Jalali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jalali in 1981 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

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